At today’s statement from the prime minister on the US-UK airstrikes against the Houthis in Yemen, following their attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, LFI parliamentary supporter Alex Davies-Jones MP reminded colleagues of the Houthis’ destructive ideology and condemned pro-Houthi chanting at protests in London at the weekend. She Read more…
LFI had a major presence at today’s Jewish Labour Movement one-day conference in north London, including a stall and several sessions on issues relating to Israel and the wider Middle East. The day began with an event on the future of the Israeli left, chaired by former LFI chair Louise Read more…
An LFI delegation of Labour parliamentarians and former parliamentarians has this week visited Israel in solidarity following the 7 October attacks and subsequent conflict with Hamas. The delegation, led by former LFI chair Dame Louise Ellman, includes LFI vice-chair Christian Wakeford MP, Dame Margaret Hodge MP, Baroness Ruth Anderson of Read more…
At this evening’s third reading of the Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill, Labour’s deputy leader and shadow levelling up secretary, Angela Rayner MP, set out how the party “completely opposes” the campaign to boycott, disinvest and sanction Israel. Rayner said: “Let me start by making clear that Read more…
At today’s Westminster Hall Debate on antisemitic offences in the UK, LFI vice-chair Sharon Hodgson spoke about the increase in antisemitism that has taken place in the UK since 7 October and discussed her experiences visiting Israel on LFI delegations. She said: “It has been the most horrific time since Read more…
At today’s Urgent Question on the situation in Gaza, two LFI parliamentarians used their questions to push the government for detail on the future of the Gaza Strip amid Israel’s ongoing conflict with Hamas. LFI chair Steve McCabe MP asked: “The Israeli Defence Minister has set out proposals for the Read more…
Latest developments Israel continues intensive ground and air attacks on Hamas fighters and infrastructure, including its tunnels. The main focus of operations is the southern city of Khan Younis, with the IDF continuing to give instructions to Gazan citizens to evacuate the areas of its operations within the city. Fighting Read more…
At today’s Women and Equalities oral questions session, LFI vice-chair Sharon Hodgson MP asked the Secretary of State about the UN’s slow response to the sexual violence used against Israeli women and girls by Hamas in the 7 October attacks. She asked: “Will the UK use its seat on the Read more…
LFI chair Steve McCabe MP has written the below article for the Jewish News. Click here to read the original. LFI (Labour Friends of Israel) was founded a little under 10 years after the establishment of the State of Israel. We’ve supported Israel through the good times – the miracle of Read more…
At today’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Questions session, two Labour MPs pushed the government for tougher action against the Iranian regime, in light of its support for the Hamas terror group in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. LFI parliamentary supporter Chris Bryant MP asked: “I agree with the comments made Read more…
This afternoon, the leaders of Labour Friends of Israel, Conservative Friends of Israel and Liberal Democrat Friends of Israel have written a joint letter to Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, expressing “deep concern” about Hamas’s refusal to allow ICRC access to the 130+ Read more…
At Monday’s Westminster Hall Debate, on three e-petitions relating to Israel and Palestine, Labour Opposition Whip, Christian Wakeford, stated that he supports increased humanitarian aid into Gaza, including “fuel, electricity and food” supplies, but currently sees a permanent ceasefire with Hamas as impossible, owing to the last pause that “broke Read more…