Labour MPs welcome Knesset Speaker to Parliament

Reception for Speaker Levy hosted by Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle

A number of Labour MPs have this week joined colleagues from across Parliament to welcome Knesset speaker Michael Levy to London.

On Wednesday, Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle hosted a reception for the his Israeli counterpart, which saw the two Speakers speak about the UK and Israel’s proud democratic traditions and the continued challenges posed by antisemitism.

Britain-Israel APPG briefing with Speaker Levy

On Thursday, Labour MPs attended a briefing from Levy hosted by the Britain-Israel All-Party Parliamentary Group, where they had an opportunity to hear from him about his support for a two-state solution, Iran’s threatening activities in the Middle East, and his work to make the Knesset more inclusive.