We discuss the weaknesses of the motion that we otherwise support because it calls for the immediate recognition of Palestine, an end to arms exports to Israel, and upholds international law.
Conference calls to enact a presumption of denial for arms exports to governments listed by the Foreign Office as human rights priorities, and therefore immediately suspending arms exports to Israel,
LDFP & ICJP co-hosted events which attracted 250 attendees, includi the party CEO, the party Deputy Leader, at least 23 MPs, several peers, councillors and assembly members as well as former MEPs.
The Secretary of State must, within one month of the passing of this Act, take such steps as are necessary to ensure the Government of the United Kingdom formally recognises Palestine as a sovereign and independent state on the basis of the pre-1967 borders, and the inalienable right of the Palestinian people to self-determination in the State of Palestine.
A state with any respect for international law ought to impose sanctions on sales of arms to Israel, and the UK has a legal obligation to do this, not merely to impose a ban on future licences.
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