Labour MPs Who Defied Keir Starmer on Gaza Ceasefire

Ten Labour MPs, including some frontbenchers, voted against party leader Keir Starmer's stance by supporting an immediate ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The MPs are:

1. Jess Phillips (Birmingham Yardley) – Known figure within Labour, critic of Israeli military action, and has a significant Muslim electorate.
2. Naz Shah (Bradford West) – Won her seat in 2015, apologized for previous antisemitic posts, and is an advocate for Palestinian state recognition.
3. Afzal Khan (Manchester Gorton) – Labour's first Muslim MP for the area, focuses on Islamophobia and is considered a party loyalist.
4. Yasmin Qureshi (Bolton South East) – A barrister and previously on the lookout for potential resignations amid pressure on Starmer.
5. Sarah Owen (Luton North) – First MP of South East Asian origin, served as opposition whip and on the shadow housing team before the vote.
6. Rachel Hopkins (Luton South) – Has served in various frontbench roles under Starmer and is associated with the SCG's right wing.
7. Andy Slaughter (Hammersmith) – An MP since 2005 who focuses on legal aid, climate change, and housing.
8. Paula Barker (Liverpool Wavertree) – A new MP considered as a rising star in the SCG and appointed as the shadow minister for homelessness.
9. Mary Foy (Durham) – Connected to Unison and Unite unions, has resigned from a previous role over legislation concerns, and supported the ceasefire amendment.
10. Dan Carden (Liverpool Walton) – An SCG member with a background in frontbench roles and known for his work on alcoholism awareness.