Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer accidentally called for "the return of the sausages" while delivering remarks on the conflict in Gaza during the Labour Party conference.

The Prime Minister, who was interrupted by a pro-Palestine protestor at one point, addressed the current situation in the Middle East.

Following the October 7 attacks, in which 1,180 were killed including 797 civilians, Israel launched a military assault on Gaza which has killed more than 40,000.

In recent days the nation has also launched rocket strikes on Lebanon as it says it is targeting Hezbollah forces in the area.

Mr Starmer looked to address both situations, as well as calling for the return of hostages taken by Hamas on October 7, but stumbled over his words.

He said: "I call again for restraint and de-escalation between Lebanon and Israel. I call again for all parties to pull back from the brink.

"'I call again for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the return of the sausages... the hostages, and a recommitment to the two-state solution, a recognised Palestine and a safe and secure Israel."

Mr Starmer's party has faced often bitter divisions over the conflict.

In October last year, the now Prime Minister was asked whether Israel's right to defend itself extended to withholding power and water from Gaza.

Speaking on LBC he replied: "I think Israel does have that right, it is an ongoing situation. Obviously, everything should be done within international law.”

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The comments sparked a wave of resignations in local councils, with party activists also responding angrily to an email sent by Labour HQ which gave the “strong advice” to stay away from demonstrations and not to take party banners if they did.

A week after the comments were made, a spokesperson for Mr Starmer said that the Labour leader had been answering a previous question (about Israel’s right to defend itself) and that he had made clear any response should be within international law.

Since coming to power, the Labour Party has restored funding to UNWRA, the UN aid mission in Palestine, and suspended some arms exports to Israel.

In total 30 out 350 export licences were suspended amid concerns they could be used in violations of international humanitarian law.

A Youth Demand spokesperson said: “Labour is still arming Israel despite a majority of the public backing a complete arms embargo.

“Despite admitting there is a ‘clear risk’ of ‘serious violation of international humanitarian law’, they have spinelessly suspended less than 10% of arms licences.”

Daniel Riley, 18, who heckled the Prime Minister in his speech at the Labour Party conference said he was moved to shout due Mr Starmer’s stance on the Middle East.

He told reporters after being released by security: “Every day we’re still sending British bombs and British bullets that are being used in Lebanon and in Gaza right now and the Prime Minister – he could stop that, he could stop that right now but he doesn’t.

“And he says that he wants things to stop but he won’t lift a finger to actually stop it.”

Asked if he had planned to disrupt the leader’s speech, Mr Riley said: “No, I was a delegate, I’m a Labour Party member, I hoped I’d be one for life but I suspect not now.”