London Mayor Sadiq Khan backs calls for Gaza ceasefire

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has joined a chorus of voices from the UK's main opposition Labour Party backing calls for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Speaking on Friday, Khan, a former Labour MP for the district of Tooting, said he was joining ranks with much of the international community in calling for a ceasefire.

"It would stop the killing and allow vital aid supplies to reach those who need it in Gaza. It would also allow the international community more time to prevent a protracted conflict in the region and further devastating loss of life," he said in a video posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Khan's comments came hours after the Guardian reported that nearly a quarter of Labour MPs had called for a ceasefire in Gaza, contrary to the party's official line.

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