Unions tell Starmer of members’ anger over Gaza ceasefire position

Several leaders of the biggest unions also urged the Labour leader not to row back on climate pledges

Union leaders have told Keir Starmer his position on Gaza risks alienating millions of Britons, telling the Labour leader their members are increasingly angry about his refusal to call for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East.

Members of Britain’s biggest unions used a regular meeting with Starmer this week to urge him to be more critical of Israel, following weeks of tension within the Labour party over the issue.