Posted 2/27/2024, 2:06:09 PM
Speaker Faces No Confidence Vote After Rejecting Emergency Gaza Debate Despite Prior Apology
- SNP Westminster leader accused Speaker of "effectively lying" about possibility of emergency Gaza debate
- Speaker had apologized and offered a 2nd debate, but later rejected the bid due to a ministerial statement on the same issue
- Speaker referred to need to avoid matters that could soon be brought before the House by other means
- Anger among SNP and Conservative MPs led to no confidence motion in Speaker with 81 signatures
- Foreign Office Minister updated MPs on efforts to negotiate immediate pause for aid and hostages, leading to sustainable ceasefire