For the 2015 General Election the Palestine Solidarity Campaign decided to launch its biggest ever lobbying effort. Using “people power” and modern technology we kept costs to a minimum by enabling supporters to use an online “e-tool” to send emails to candidates and pass on their replies to the PSC office. The response from supporters …
The Labour Party is currently holding a leadership contest where four candidates are vying to become the next Leader of the Labour Party. What many inside and outside the Labour Party want to know is – what are their views on Palestinian human rights? Find out more below. Andy Burnham MP In October 2014 there was …
Andy Burnham MP- now standing for Leader of the Labour Party – responded to PSC’s survey of candidates in the run up to the General Election, May 2015. These are the questions the candidates were asked to respond to: I urge the UK Government to uphold the principles of equality, human rights and international law …
Jeremy Corbyn – now standing as Leader of the Labour Party – responded to PSC’s survey of candidates in the run up to the General Election, May 2015. These are the questions the candidates were asked to respond to: I urge the UK Government to uphold the principles of equality, human rights and international law …
Liz Kendall MP – now standing for Leader of the Labour Party – responded to PSC’s survey of candidates in the run up to the General Election, May 2015. These are the questions the candidates were asked to respond to: I urge the UK Government to uphold the principles of equality, human rights and international …
NEW EDMs – JUNE, JULY 2015 EDM 60 EVICTION OF PALESTINIAN BEDOUIN COMMUNITIES FROM ISRAELI-OCCUPIED WEST BANK Tabled on 1.6.15 by Grahame M Morris That this House notes with deep concern that, despite being a clear and egregious violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention, Israel advanced a ‘relocation plan’ that will see 7,000 Palestinian Bedouins …
THURSDAY 16 JULY 2015 Treasury Statement on Counter-terrorist Asset Freezing also names Palestinian entities. http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201516/cmhansrd/cm150716/wmstext/150716m0001.htm#15071637000003 Commons Written Statements Foreign Secretary to attend 20 July Foreign Affairs Council where Ministers are expected to discuss what more the EU can do to support prospects for the middle east peace process, including the situation in Gaza. http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201516/cmhansrd/cm150716/wmstext/150716m0001.htm#15071637000008 Commons Written …
Vigil for Gaza: One year on Friday 10th July, 5.30-7.30pm, Richmond Terrace, opposite Downing Street, London We invite you to join in a vigil to remember the Palestinians killed in Israel’s massacre last summer. We will be reading out the names of the children killed last year, and inviting you to lay your …
On 23rd July come and share a meal with us. Eat delicious food, listen to speeches and be inspired to donate. PSC will be hosting a three-course meal to raise money for our campaign work, with exciting, high-profile speakers including: Diane Abbott, Labour MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington Salim Alam, PSC Prof Manuel …
UN Independent Commission of Inquiry (Gaza) On the first anniversary of Operation Protective Edge, backbench MPs held a 90 minute non-votable debate in Westminster Hall. It was led by Holly Lynch, new Labour MP for Halifax, with Philip Hollobone in the chair. Click on the links for the full Hansard transcript. Excerpts transcribed below: – Holly Lynch: [passage omitted] …