I visited Palestine as a new MP and I was struck by the threats facing the next generation, the ferocity of the attacks they endure and the systematic denial of their rights. I met a three-year-old child whose house was…

10 years of Palestine in the Labour Party
10 years ago Labour Friends of Palestine and the Middle East (LFPME) was established by Sara Apps, Michelle Harris, Phyllis Starkey, Mark McDonald, Richard Burden and Martin Linton,who were all brought together by the formidable Sir Gerald Kaufman to advocate…

Gaza
Since Hamas took control of Gaza in 2007, the Strip has been blockaded by Israeli authorities. Though there are no Israeli forces in Gaza itself, Israel remains the occupying power as it has continuing effective control over the territory due…