At today’s Statement from the Foreign Secretary on the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Conference last week, Mansfield MP Steve Yemm pushed for progress from the Foreign Secretary on UK support for an International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace. He said: “I thank the Foreign Secretary for his statement. Last week, I hosted Read more…
At today’s second reading of the Palestine Statehood (Recognition) Bill in the House of Lords, Foreign Office Minister Baroness Chapman set out the Government’s opposition to unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state by the UK. She said: “As many noble Lords have pointed out, Palestinian statehood is the right of Read more…
At today’s second reading of the Palestine Statehood (Recognition) Bill in the House of Lords, Labour peer Lord Katz of Hendon set out why unilateral recognition of Palestinian statehood by the UK, as required by the legislation, would not achieve Palestinian statehood or a two-state solution. He said: “As a Read more…
Today, a number of Labour MPs attended a Westminster Hall Debate on the potential merits of an International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace secured by Mansfield MP Steve Yemm. In his opening remarks, Steve Yemm said: “It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg. One of the most violent Read more…
We’re deeply concerned regarding the current situation in Gaza which risks a resumption of hostilities. It is imperative that Hamas agrees to the extension of the ceasefire which is on the table. It must release all Israeli hostages immediately and unconditionally. Israel must ensure that humanitarian aid can flow freely Read more…
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 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 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 urgent question in the House of Commons on the situation in northern Gaza, Middle East Minister Hamish Falconer MP set out a number of the government’s positions on the ongoing conflict in Gaza, including the government’s strategy for a post-war Gaza. Foreign Affairs Select Committee chair Emily Thornberry Read more…