What's happened
Shadow foreign secretary David Lammy's speech calling for a ceasefire in Gaza was disrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters at a conference in London.
Why it matters
The disruption highlights the ongoing debate and division within the Labour party over the Israel-Gaza conflict, reflecting broader international tensions.
What the papers say
The Independent emphasizes the disruption caused by pro-Palestinian protesters, while The Guardian focuses on the division within the Labour party over the Israel-Gaza conflict.
How we got here
The ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict has led to increased scrutiny and debate within the Labour party, with differing opinions on the party's stance.
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David Lindon Lammy PC FRSA is a British Labour Party politician serving as Member of Parliament for Tottenham since 2000, and has served as Shadow Secretary of State for Justice and Shadow Lord Chancellor in Keir Starmer's Shadow Cabinet since 2020.
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The Labour Party is a centre-left political party in the United Kingdom that has been described as an alliance of social democrats, democratic socialists and trade unionists.