This week marks six years since the House of Commons voted, by 274 to 12, for Britain to recognise the State of Palestine alongside Israel. It was the first time in decades that Parliament had voted on a motion focussed…
Updates
Labour Friends of Palestine and the Middle East regularly work with MPs to ensure that Palestine remains a pressing issue in Parliament. Below you can find updates about some of the work we and our MP supporters do in Parliament.
My priorities as the new chair of Labour Friends of Palestine and the Middle East
The looming annexation of the West Bank means there is much for me to do as the new chair of Labour Friends of Palestine and the Middle East (LFPME). When we talk about Palestine in the Labour Party, we’re talking…
Lisa Nandy: My Plans As The New Chair Of Labour Friends Of Palestine & The Middle East
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…