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By deliberately derailing the Gaza vote, Starmer shames democracy and betrays humanity
Labour leader Keir Starmer speaks at the Labour Party's Ukrainian Welcome Reception at his party's offices in London, February 19, 2024
WEDNESDAY was a day of shame for the House of Commons. Few powers around the world are more important in supporting Israel’s genocidal attack on the Palestinians of Gaza than Britain.
Yet MPs could not even organise a dignified debate and vote on a ceasefire. Instead, the Commons collapsed into farce, marked by delaying tactics, procedural chicanery and walkouts.
The person most responsible for this is Keir Starmer.
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