(Jewish News) House of Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle has said he controversially allowed Labour to bring their Gaza ceasefire motion to a vote because of genuine fears over the safety of MPs and their families.
The surprise move took place as thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in Parliament Square.
Throughout the day, a long queue had formed outside the Commons, with protesters hoping to lobby MPs in person to support a ceasefire.
Jewish News understands Labour leader Keir Starmer was deeply concerned about threats made to MPs within his party after they continued to back the party position on Gaza.
He is believed to have raised these concerns though the speaker ahead of the debate.
