Middlesbrough MP Andy McDonald suspended for participating in pro-Gaza protest despite newspaper apology for misreporting his wordsKeir Starmer has suspended Middlesbrough MP Andy McDonald – for words he didn’t say while participating during a protest in support of the people of Gaza. In a comment to the Independent, a Starmer spokesperson said that McDonald’s comments – which called for peaceful freedom for Israelis and Palestinians alike – were ‘deeply offensive’. pic.twitter.com/vvzaX7v0CA — LongTimeLefty (@LongTimeLefty) October 30, 2023not a surprise form sir kid starver — 🇵🇸street jesus & the 1962 cuban missile crisis ☭ (@bigmanbesh) October 30, 2023Hit the bottom, Starmer. Young people in this country will never forgive Starmer and co for supporting this genocide in the years to come. If you wish to republish this post for non-commercial use, you are welcome to do so – see here for more.

Source: The Guardian October 31, 2023 13:32 UTC