Members of Liverpool Council have backed calls for a ceasefire in the ongoing Middle East conflict. Hours after Israel and Hamas agreed to a four day pause to fighting to allow for the release of hostages and those held in jails on both sides, city councillors agreed to an amended motion pushing for the move to become “the basis for a permanent ceasefire.” A lengthy meeting was soundtracked by demonstrations outside the Town Hall calling for “free Palestine.” The decision to support the text which called for a move towards a long term end to conflict could put Liverpool Labour...