Some believe the slogan is antisemitic and calls for the destruction of Israel but pro-Palestinian protesters have contested this definition.
Andy McDonald was a shadow minister under Jeremy Corbyn and Sir Keir Starmer, but resigned in 2021.
The MP said his remarks had been 'misrepresented' and were a plea 'for all peoples in the region to live in freedom'
Party spokesman says Middlesbrough MP's comments 'were deeply offensive, particularly at a time of rising anti-Semitism'
Middlesbrough Labour MP Andy McDonald said he will 'fully co-operate' with the inquiry.
Labour has suspended its MP Andy McDonald, claiming comments he made at a pro-Palestine rally were “deeply offensive”.
A party spokesperson said using the phrase “between the river and the sea” was “deeply offensive”.
Senior Labour MP Andy McDonald has been suspended over his speech at a pro-Palestine rally over the weekend.
A Labour spokesperson said the comments made by the MP 'were deeply offensive'.
Middlesbrough MP Andy McDonald will sit as an independent as Labour conduct an investigation. | ITV News Tyne Tees.
Andy McDonald was suspended following his comments at a pro-Palestine rally at the weekend.
Middlesbrough Labour MP Andy McDonald has had the party whip suspended following a speech he made at a rally.
Labour has suspended its MP Andy McDonald, claiming comments he made at a pro-Palestine rally were "deeply offensive".
A WIRRAL MP has come out in support of a fellow Labour colleague suspended from the party for making "deeply offensive" comments at a pro-Palestine rally.