Angry scenes erupted in the House of Commons Wednesday night as Members of Parliament staged a walkout during a symbolic vote on a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. The chaos ensued after Speaker Lindsay Hoyle faced accusations of bias in favor of the Labour Party by MPs from the Scottish National Party and a number of Conservatives.

The fractious events unfolded as MPs were set to vote on a motion from the Scottish National Party calling for an "immediate" cease-fire in Gaza. However, Hoyle's decision to allow the Labour Party to present its own amendment to the motion, which included softer language on Israel's conduct in the conflict, sparked outrage among opposition members.

Hoyle's unprecedented intervention drew criticism from Clerk Tom Goldsmith and led to a walkout by Conservative MPs, who had planned to introduce their own Gaza motion before withdrawing in protest. Despite offering an apology after the passage of Labour's motion, Hoyle faces further discontent from the SNP, with Westminster leader Stephen Flynn expressing skepticism over the Speaker's position.

The incident followed a day of intrigue in the Commons over the Gaza vote, culminating in a dramatic show of dissent and discontent among UK lawmakers. Hoyle's attempts to mediate the situation and his willingness to meet with party leaders to resolve the issue may offer a glimmer of hope for defusing tensions in the aftermath of the divisive parliamentary session.