What's happened
Labour is divided over its stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict, with potential repercussions for MPs who defy the party line.
Why it matters
The internal divisions within the Labour Party over the Middle East conflict and the potential repercussions for MPs who defy the party line are significant as they could impact the party's unity and influence its stance on international issues.
What the papers say
The Independent reports that Labour is not engaging with the SNP's amendment to the King's Speech, while The Times states that Sir Keir Starmer is ready to sack shadow frontbenchers who defy the Labour line to back a ceasefire in Gaza. The Mirror highlights that Labour shadow ministers who vote for the ceasefire could be sacked, and The Telegraph mentions that the clear message to potential Labour rebels from the leadership is that they will be sacked if they vote for an amendment that calls for a ceasefire.
How we got here
The Labour Party's position on the Middle East conflict has led to internal splits, with the leadership backing the UK government's position of pushing for humanitarian pauses in the fighting to allow aid to reach Palestinians trapped in the bombarded territory but stopping short of calling for a total cessation of hostilities.
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