Motion text
That this House notes the appalling situation in Gaza, where Palestinian civilians are facing death by starvation; supports an immediate bilateral ceasefire, including the release of hostages held by armed groups in Gaza, and the release of Palestinian detainees held without charge in Israel; calls on the Government to demand full humanitarian access into Gaza, including that Israel open all crossings into the Gaza strip; notes the vital importance of the life-saving work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and calls on the Government to resume full funding of what is the largest humanitarian agency operating in Gaza; further calls on the Government to ensure that all parties uphold international humanitarian law and are accountable for any violations; further notes the widespread violations of international law; calls on the Government publish the legal advice on such violations and the legal situation regarding UK arms trade with Israel; and further calls on the Government to fully uphold the independence of the International Court of Justice and International Criminal Court and respect the outcome of their investigations.
Signatures (31)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
McDonald, Andy
Labour
Signed on
18 July 2024
Abrahams, Debbie
Labour
Signed on
18 July 2024
Shah, Naz
Labour
Signed on
18 July 2024
O'Hara, Brendan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
18 July 2024
Carmichael, Mr Alistair
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
18 July 2024
Johnson, Kim
Labour
Signed on
19 July 2024
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
19 July 2024
Eastwood, Sorcha
Alliance
Signed on
19 July 2024
Adam, Shockat
Independent
Signed on
19 July 2024
Hussain, Mr Adnan
Independent
Signed on
19 July 2024
Khan, Ayoub
Independent
Signed on
19 July 2024
Leadbitter, Graham
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 July 2024
Denyer, Carla
Green Party
Signed on
22 July 2024
Foy, Mary Kelly
Labour
Signed on
22 July 2024
Eastwood, Colum
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on
22 July 2024
Chowns, Ellie
Green Party
Signed on
23 July 2024
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
23 July 2024
Trickett, Jon
Labour
Signed on
23 July 2024
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
23 July 2024
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
23 July 2024
Davies, Ann
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
23 July 2024
Medi, Llinos
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
23 July 2024
Lavery, Ian
Labour
Signed on
23 July 2024
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on
26 July 2024
George, Andrew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
30 July 2024
Ramsay, Adrian
Green Party
Signed on
30 July 2024
Berry, Siân
Green Party
Signed on
30 July 2024
Smith, Cat
Labour
Signed on
30 July 2024
Witherden, Steve
Labour
Signed on
10 September 2024
Corbyn, Jeremy
Independent
Signed on
7 October 2024
Mohamed, Iqbal
Independent
Signed on
7 October 2024
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.