Labour MP Andy McDonald suspended for 'offensive' comments at pro-Palestine rally

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Labour has suspended MP Andy McDonald for making 'deeply offensive' comments at a pro-Palestine rally, where he used the phrase 'between the river and the sea'. McDonald will sit as an independent MP during the investigation.

Labour has suspended its MP Andy McDonald, claiming comments he made at a pro-Palestine rally were “deeply offensive”.

A Labour spokesperson said: “The comments made by Andy McDonald at the weekend were deeply offensive, particularly at a time of rising antisemitism which has left Jewish people fearful for their safety.Home Secretary Suella Braverman has previously branded the slogan antisemitic

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