abstained on Amendment calling for ceasefire in Gaza
Nov 2023
abstained on Bill banning Britain’s public bodies from boycotting Israel
Jul 2023
abstained on Bill banning boycott of Israel in public pension funds
Feb 2022
voted for Recognizing the state of Palestine
Oct 2014
Quotes
"Labour remains very strongly a friend of Israel, just as we are to the Palestinians."
"A ceasefire in Gaza is desperately needed—one that begins with humanitarian pauses and becomes sustained."
Jan 11, 2024
Describing abstaining from the ceasefire vote as: "When there was a vote in Parliament on the situation in Gaza... voted for a cessation of fighting as soon as possible"
Nov 17, 2023
"I strongly urge the UK Government to push for an enduring cessation of hostilities" instead of calling for a ceasefire
Nov 17, 2023
Opposing illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank
Nov 17, 2023
Instead of a ceasefire, calling for "the Government to step up efforts to achieve international co-operation and a sustained political road map to peace."
