At today’s Urgent Question on the humanitarian situation in Gaza, three Labour MPs pushed the government on LFI priorities. LFI chair Jon Pearce asked: “The leaders of the Arab world have made welcome proposals about the future of Gaza and its people. What update can the Minister give on the Read more…
At today’s Urgent Question on the humanitarian situation in Gaza, Foreign Office Minister Catherine West set out the government’s condemnation of “the most macabre of pantomimes” evident in the Hamas hostage release ceremonies in recent weeks in Gaza. She added: “That cruelty is utterly unacceptable, and the UK has made Read more…
At today’s urgent question on coverage of the situation in Gaza by the BBC, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy set out the government’s clear view that the BBC has made mistakes in its coverage of the situation in Gaza since the 7 October Hamas attacks. She said: “As the House will Read more…
The UK government has today confirmed its continued opposition to institutional anti-Israel bias at the UN Human Rights Council. During her statement at the Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, UK Human Rights Ambassador Eleanor Sanders said: “the UK is opposed to the existence of Read more…
LFI vice-chair Damien Egan MP has written the below article for the Jewish News. Click here to read the original. Many of us will have experienced a mixture of emotions as we saw the images of Ohad Ben Ami, Eli Sharabi and Or Levy as they were released by Hamas on Saturday. Relief Read more…
At today’s Urgent Question on the situation in Israel and Palestine, LFI chair Jon Pearce MP asked for an update on the government’s support for civil society through the International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace. He asked: “I very much welcome the Minister’s unequivocal commitment to a two-state solution. The Government Read more…
At today’s statement from the Minister for Development on the humanitarian situation in Gaza, a number of Labour MPs pushed the government on issues relevant to LFI campaigns. LFI chair Jon Pearce MP asked: “I thank the Minister for her statement and for the Foreign Office’s diplomatic efforts in securing Read more…
At today’s Culture, Media and Sport Questions, LFI vice-chair Damien Egan MP raised concerns with the government about media bias against Israel in coverage of the war in Gaza. He asked: “The BBC has a responsibility to share content that licence fee payers can trust, yet the Asserson report found Read more…
At today’s statement from the Foreign Secretary on the hostage and ceasefire deal in Gaza, several Labour MPs raised questions around the government’s strategy for the implementation and post-war planning. LFI chair Jon Pearce MP asked: “I am sure the whole House will join me in paying tribute to the Read more…
In his statement on the agreement of a hostage deal and ceasefire in Gaza, Foreign Secretary David Lammy today welcomed the agreement and set out the government’s approach to its implementation and post-war planning. On the release of the hostages and other victims of the 7 October Hamas attacks, he Read more…
LFI welcomes today’s ceasefire announcement. We commend the bravery and courage of the families of the Israeli hostages held in Gaza and hope to see the swift release of all of their loved ones. We hope too that the ceasefire will allow a surge in aid to ease the plight Read more…
At today’s Backbench Business Debate on the impact of conflict on women and girls, a number of Labour MPs highlighted the sexual violence against Israeli women and girls committed by Hamas and other terror groups during the 7 October Hamas attacks. In her speech, LFI vice-chair Sharon Hodgson MP said: Read more…