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A Labour shadow minister has quit in protest over Sir Keir Starmer's position on the Israel-Hamas war.
Imran Hussain's decision to leave his post will be a fresh blow for the Labour leader who has followed the government in refusing to call for a ceasefire in the bloody conflict.
Sir Keir has said that while he 'understands' calls for a ceasefire, it would only serve to 'embolden' Hamas to repeat their October 7 attack on Israel, which saw over 1,400 people massacred.
Anger has risen among the Labour ranks, with 18 shadow ministers defying the official Labour position and calling for a ceasefire.
It is the first frontbench resignation over the issue. Dozens of Labour councillors have resigned over the row.
Imran Hussain's decision to leave his post will be a fresh blow for the Labour leader
