‘Despicable’: British Palestinians react to Commons chaos over Gaza ceasefire

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Actions of politicians criticised as political game playing that took focus away from situation in Gaza

Chaotic scenes in the House of Commons over the Gaza ceasefire vote were described by British Palestinians as a farce and “political game playing” after the speaker of the house allowed a Labour amendment to be debated, overturning years of parliamentary precedent.

Lindsay Hoyle went against convention by selecting the amendment for a vote as well as a government one. He has since come under pressure over his handling of the original SNP motion calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

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