Lammy accuses world leaders of complacency on two-state solution as he visits Israel
David Lammy has accused world leaders of being “content with delusions of wishful thinking” when it comes to the Middles East.
If our leaders believe in a two-state solution, they need to act accordingly
In the face of extreme violence and a mounting death toll in Gaza, Western leaders seem to have remembered their commitment to a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians. But is it too late and are they guilty of negligence and failure? In December 2022, the prime minister Rishi Sunak pledged to “oppose any actions which stand to […]
‘I must vote with my constituents, my head, and my heart’ – Jess Phillips’ resignation letter in full
Jess Phillips was the most high-profile Labour MP to quit the frontbench over Keir Starmer’s stance on Gaza.
Suella Braverman: Pro-Palestine ‘hate marches’ are ‘disturbingly reminiscent of Ulster’
The comments come after Rishi Sunak conceded that the march will go ahead – but he added the decision is under “constant review”.
The difference between a ceasefire in Gaza and a ‘humanitarian pause’ is night and day
A humanitarian pause falls far short of what’s needed to aid civilians in Gaza, and lay the groundwork for talks on a durable and just peace.
Keir Starmer warns Gaza ceasefire not the ‘correct position’ as it could risk more Hamas violence
Keir Starmer has warned that a ceasefire in Gaza would risk further Hamas violence, following days of internal discontent over the leadership’s stance on the conflict. In a speech this morning, Starmer restated his position as calling for a “humanitarian pause” in the conflict to allow for aid to be delivered to civilians in Gaza. […]
Labour frontbencher admits people have been ‘upset and hurt’ by party’s response to Israel-Hamas conflict
A senior shadow cabinet minister has admitted that people have been “upset and hurt” by Labour’s initial response to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Wes Streeting, the shadow secretary of state for health and social care, said that people wanted his party to be “louder and clearer” about the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza. Asked if voters […]
Starmer to face MPs over Gaza stance as he stands accused of ‘gravely misrepresenting’ Islamic centre visit
Keir Starmer will today face a group of Muslim MPs and peers from the Labour Party, according to reports. The meeting, to be held straight after prime minister’s questions finished at 12.45 pm, will discuss the backlash to the Party’s position on the conflict in Israel and Gaza. It will also be attended by Labour’s […]
How stable is the political consensus on the Israel-Hamas conflict?
Closing in on two weeks since air raid sirens sounded in Jerusalem, warning citizens of the attack in progress and to immediately take cover, and the situation in the Israel-Hamas conflict continues to develop at a rapid pace. Warning against a “dangerous escalation”, Rishi Sunak today followed in the footsteps of US president Joe Biden […]
Rishi Sunak arrives in Israel for two-day visit as he warns against ‘dangerous escalation of conflict’
Rishi Sunak has arrived in Israel for a two-day trip to the country and the wider region to offer his support while warning against a “dangerous escalation of conflict”. The PM is expected to meet the Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and president Isaac Herzog in Tel Aviv, before travelling to a number of other […]
