Recognising the state of Palestine
My Bill would recognise Palestine on the basis of the pre-1967 borders, and the inalienable right of the Palestinian people to self-determination.
Category Archives: Policies
Baroness Lindsay Northover files a bill for recognition of Palestine’s statehood
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…
Lib Dem Foreign Affairs spokesperson Layla Moran’s Spring 2024 conference speech
She described her family’s pre 1948 life in Palestine and the catastrophe that followed. She said that the war was serving the wicked fusion of Netanyahu’s government, calling their rhetoric genocidal.
Israel-Gaza conflict: Liberal Democrats call for immediate bilateral ceasefire
Official Lib Dem press release Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey and Lib Dem Foreign Affairs spokesperson Layla Moran MP have today called for an immediate bilateral ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict. The purpose of such a ceasefire, which…
An immediate bilateral ceasefire in Israel and Gaza
More than a month since Hamas’ atrocities, it is increasingly clear that a military solution to eliminate Hamas is not possible. Nor is it tenable for Israel to reoccupy Gaza. Only a sustained political and…
Lib Dems call for radical new approach to Israel/Palestine conflict
It also proposes legislation to ensure that goods and services from illegal settlements in Palestinian territory do not enter the United Kingdom until a negotiated peace settlement is agreed.
F22: Centenary of the Balfour Declaration
The big policy change is that the motion calls for the British government to immediately recognise the state of Palestine, with no conditions, but with the expectation that free and fair elections will be held…