Motion text
That this House notes that the slogan From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free refers to the territory between the River Jordan and the Mediterranean Sea, encompassing the entirety of the State of Israel; further notes that the slogan therefore calls for the obliteration of Israel as a sovereign Jewish state and the denial of the Jewish people’s right to national self-determination; recognises that many Jewish people regard the slogan as threatening, antisemitic and directed against their national homeland; condemns attempts to minimise or excuse the meaning and impact of the slogan; believes that use of the slogan should ordinarily be treated as evidence of antisemitic hostility and taken into account by police and prosecutors when assessing hate crime, harassment, intimidation and public order offences; and calls on the Government to issue clear guidance accordingly.
Signatures (6)
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.
Lockhart, Carla
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
24 June 2026
Akehurst, Luke
Labour
Signed on
25 June 2026
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
29 June 2026
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
29 June 2026
Campbell, Mr Gregory
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
30 June 2026
Blackman, Bob
Conservative
Signed on
1 September 2026
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.