LFI stands with the vast majority of the Israeli people who want to end the war and free the hostages, who Hamas have held in appalling conditions for nearly 700 days.
Hamas’ murderous assault on southern Israel on 7 October triggered a conflict which has brought about terrible suffering for innocent Israelis and Palestinians alike.…
LFI shares our government’s desire to end the devastating conflict in Gaza; secure the release of the Israeli hostages and address the catastrophic humanitarian situation by ensuring more desperately needed aid for its people; and help advance the cause of a two-state solution.
We strongly support a negotiated two-state solution as the only means to guarantee…
Foreign Secretary David Lammy
At today’s statement in the House of Commons on the Middle East, Foreign Secretary David Lammy set out the government's view that the Israeli people want a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza and how UK recognition of Palestinian statehood must come at the time of maximum impact.
On the need for…
Jon Pearce MP, Matthew Patrick MP and Gregor Poynton MP
At today’s statement in the House of Commons on the Middle East, Labour MPs asked the Foreign Secretary about UK policy towards the 50 remaining Israeli hostages and support for civil society peacebuilding.
LFI chair Jon Pearce MP asked: "I recently met the mother of Oz…
Middle East Minister Hamish Falconer MP
At today’s Urgent Question in the House of Commons on the UK’s response to actions of the Iranian regime, Middle East minister Hamish Falconer set out the Labour government's strategy towards the Iranian regime and its nuclear
He said: "We have long had concerns over Iran’s malign activity. Iran’s…
Gareth Snell MP
At today's Urgent Question in the House of Commons on the UK's response to actions of the Iranian regime, Labour MP Gareth Snell pushed for action against the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC).
Gareth Snell, MP for Stoke-on-Trent Central, asked: "We are potentially moving to a point where proscription of the IRGC needs…
Security Minister Dan Jarvis
The Labour government will this week proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation following the group's attack against RAF Brize Norton last month.
Speaking in the House of Commons, Security Minister Dan Jarvis said:
"The public attention it has garnered should not be confused with legitimacy, nor should a group formed…
LFI chair Jon Pearce MP
At today's statement from the Security Minister on the proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation, LFI chair Jon Pearce MP made the case for proscription and spoke about the organisation's attacks against the Jewish community in the UK.
He said: "I welcome the Home Secretary’s decisive action on Palestine…
The below article has been written by LFI honorary vice-chair Damien Egan MP in JewishNews.
LFI vice-chair Damien Egan MP
The appalling events at Glastonbury this weekend – not just Bob Vylan’s hateful rhetoric but the fact that large numbers of the crowd joined the murderous chants – highlights once again the manner in which antisemitism…
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy MP
At today's statement on the BBC’s coverage of chants of “Death to the IDF” at Glastonbury festival over the weekend, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy set out the government's criticisms of both the chants and the BBC's airing of them on TV.
She began by setting out: "Let me be clear that…
