Palestine Solidarity Campaign is asking candidates to respond to the following:
Do you agree with the following statements:
- I urge the UK Government to uphold the principles of equality, human rights and international law in all its relations and dealings with Israel.
Yes/no - I consider the construction of Israeli settlements on occupied Palestinian land in the West Bank and East Jerusalem to be illegal and unjustifiable.
Yes/noIn achieving these principles, what are your views on the following steps that a future UK Government could take: - Do you agree that one of the first acts of the next UK Government should be the recognition of Palestine?
Yes/no/don’t know - Do you agree that the blockade on Gaza should be lifted immediately?
Yes/no/don’t know - Do you agree that we should stop trade with Israel’s settlements on Palestinian land, and stop settlement goods being sold in Britain?
Yes/no/don’t know - Do you agree that the EU Israel Association Agreement should be suspended until Israel meets its human rights obligations?
Yes/no/don’t know - Do you agree that the government should stop supplying arms to Israel until it complies with international law?
Yes/no/don’t know
If you have answered don’t know to any question, have you got any additional comments?
[These questions are being asked of candidates of all major democratic parties. The answers will be collated and published on the Palestine Solidarity Campaign website.]To send these questions to your candidates click here>
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