It is only difficult for Starmer because the far-left are determined to make it so. As far as I am aware the UN have not yet agreed on a "call for a ceasefire" so what is this ceasefire fire those in Labour want Starmer to agree with?
As Phil Moorhouse tells us - and I am happier to believe him than some of the extremists on here - there are three groups calling on Starmer to call for a ceasefire. The first is basically the momentum group who will attack Starmer on anything they can find. In my view, they are much less Labour than Socialist. And rather like the wealth driven Oligarchs on the right, they do not believe in democracy except where they can manipulate it to their advantage. They are, what now appear to be called "bad-faith actors" who are using this to rescue their failing finances.
The next group is a more genuine group, sensitive to those they represent. Some Labour Councillors are examples of this group. This is the path of least resistance for them.
Thirdly, there are members of the public who are genuinely horrified by the loss of civilian lives on both sides and are calling for a ceasefire. This group our genuine in their horror and are the most numerous.
So, what is the ceasefire they are calling for? What do they mean? Who are they demanding ceases firing? Both Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer's position on this is that their should be a ceasefire. Sunak obviously carries more weight as PM, but they both hold that position.
So why are some still calling for a ceasefire? This comes back to what is a ceasefire? Some don't want a ceasefire for humanitarian reasons. The "pauses" both leaders have called for on humanitarian grounds are not enough for some. The want a permanent ceasefire.
Yes, this is the only way and the right way ... if it could be achieved. There are two large issues that those calling for this seem unable to answer.
Firstly, such a solution would require Hammas to return all hostages and to stop their attacks on Israel. Some only expect Israel to turn back, accepting Hammas keeps the hostages and keeps on firing on Israel. There have been no calls from those attacking Starmer for a complete, both sides ceasefire. Which tells you all you need to know about their motives.
So, if it's a full ceasefire people are calling for, will our Government, particularly our Leader of the opposition have any leverage over the Israeli government? No, nothing.
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This post unashamedly plagiarises Phil Moorhouse's report on his channel. There is more which continues to set the arguement in reality, for which balance I am grateful.
