Labour MP Andy McDonald has had his party whip suspended after using the phrase 'between the river and the sea' in a pro-Palestine rally address. The remark has been deemed offensive and antisemitic by some, while pro-Palestinian protesters argue its meaning.
Andy McDonald, a senior Labour MP, has had his party whip suspended after using the controversial phrase 'between the river and the sea' in a pro-Palestine rally address. The MP for Middlesbrough reportedly used the remark while advocating for peace between Israelis and Palestinians at a weekend gathering in London.
The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said it is a matter for the police to decide on the appropriate response when confronted with the use of such chants during public demonstrations. However, he stressed: “I can understand how the use of that language and others will be of significant concern to many.” Asked in a briefing with reporters about the chant, the PM’s spokesman said: “We understand clearly this is a deeply offensive chant to many.
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