Tag: Gaza
Young Voters Say Their Discontent Goes Deeper Than Israel and Gaza
“If you’re a Democratic incumbent running for re-election, young voters are an essential part of your coalition,” an independent pollster said, pointi [...]
SNP considers 'disengagement' protest in Commons over Gaza debate
It follows a breakdown in relations between the party and House of Commons speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle.
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SNP accuses Lindsay Hoyle of 'effectively lying' over Gaza debate
A ministerial statement on Gaza is due shortly from the government, after the Speaker rejected an SNP bid for further debate.
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A Biden Ally Wades Into the Divide Over Gaza and Emerges With a Warning
After days of meetings with disaffected Democrats in Michigan, Representative Ro Khanna says President Biden cannot win the state without changes to h [...]
Lindsay Hoyle rejects SNP request for emergency Gaza debate
The SNP says Westminster is "failing the people of Gaza" by blocking a vote on a ceasefire.
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The War in Gaza Turned This Longtime Michigan Democrat Against Biden
She knows the stakes. She loathes Donald Trump. But Terry Ahwal says she won’t back President Biden in November.
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SNP to push for fresh Gaza debate after Commons vote chaos
The party wants another debate on the conflict, after a vote on Wednesday descended into chaos.
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Pro-Israel Group Aims to Help Biden in Michigan Amid Gaza Unrest
The political arm of Democratic Majority for Israel is running a digital ad that does not mention the Gaza conflict but warns that voting “uncommitted [...]
Gaza vote chaos highlights pressure on MPs
Freedom of speech jostles with safety concerns as MPs weigh up the complexities of the Israel-Gaza conflict.
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Kamala Harris Pushes Abortion Rights in Michigan, With Gaza Anger as Backdrop
During a quiet visit before the state’s primary, the vice president spoke to a small group about a subject that is far more comfortable for Democrats [...]
Pressure mounts on Commons Speaker to go after Gaza vote chaos
The SNP has withdrawn support for Sir Lindsay Hoyle amid a bitter row over how handled a debate.
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Why Biden Allies in Michigan Are Worried About Protest Votes Over Gaza
The state’s primary election will be the first time that Democratic discontent over the president’s stance on Israel will be on the ballot, and some o [...]
Sir Lindsay Hoyle: House of Commons Speaker under pressure after chaotic Gaza ceasefire vote
"The Speaker was rightly playing his role, he's there to protect the rights of all MPs, he was wanting to ensure the widest possible debate, and he wa [...]
Commons descends into chaos over Gaza ceasefire vote
The Speaker is accused of allowing the debate to be "hijacked" by Labour, sparking fury from SNP and Tories.
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Watch: Chaos in the Commons over Gaza ceasefire vote
An SNP opposition day debate on a ceasefire in Gaza descended into confusion with some MPs walking out of the Commons. SNP and Tory MPs expressed thei [...]