LABOUR leader Sir Keir Starmer’s refusal to call for a ceasefire in Israel’s murderous attacks on Gaza has been condemned as “sickening” and a “stain on the Labour Party” in a growing rebellion which is severely undermining his authority.

Left-wing group Momentum condemned the party leader following reports that 20 Labour council groups and 13 shadow ministers have now defied Sir Keir and have called for an immediate ceasefire.

Thirty-four Labour councillors have resigned.