Councillor Barbara Coyne is the ninth to resign as part of a protest against Labour's stance on Gaza.
Councillor Barbara Coyne is the ninth to resign as part of a protest against Labour's stance on the Israel-Hamas war
Labour has lost its majority of Oxford City Council after a ninth councillor resigned from the party.The city council is believed to be the first authority Labour has lost control of in the country, as a result of its stance on Gaza. The eight councillors who have already stepped down say Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer needs to call for a ceasefire.
Sir Keir Starmer said Israel "does have that right" to withhold power and water from Palestinian civiliansThe Headington Hill & Northway representative confirmed she would be sitting as an independent for the council instead.
"I know she will continue to represent her constituents as an independent councillor and champion causes close to her heart, including the needs of older people."
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