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The National
17-07-2025
- Politics
- The National
Jeremy Corbyn to host 'Gaza tribunal' after Labour block inquiry bill
The independent MP and former Labour leader announced the tribunal on Thursday, which aims to establish the full scale of the UK's complicity in the genocide in Gaza. In March, Corbyn first made the call for an inquiry to be established in a letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Jeremy Corbyn MP He then presented the Gaza (Independent Public Inquiry) Bill to Parliament on June 4, which passed its first reading. However, during the second reading on July 4, the UK Government objected to the bill, therefore blocking any further progress. READ MORE: Former top judge says court would 'likely' rule Israel is committing genocide in Gaza The inquiry bill was backed by more than 50 MPs – including all nine SNP MPs and several Labour MPs – as well as 22 human rights organisations. The tribunal will take place over two days in September and will hear from a range of witnesses, international law experts, lawyers and whistle-blowers. The tribunal will look at four different areas: What has happened in Gaza?: Survivors and witnesses will be invited to outline the scale of human suffering, devastation and destruction in Gaza What are Britain's legal responsibilities?: Legal experts will be invited to outline the duties and obligations as set out in domestic and international law What has Britain's role been in the genocide?: The tribunal will establish Britain's involvement in Israeli military operations in Gaza, including - but not limited to - the supply of weapons, surveillance aircraft and the use of RAF bases Has Britain lived up to its legal obligations?: The final section of the tribunal will analyse the evidence presented to conclude whether Britain has fulfilled its legal obligations as set out in domestic and international law Commenting, Corbyn said: 'Just like Iraq, Government ministers are doing everything they can to hide the truth. Just like Iraq, they will not succeed. 'They cannot stop the inevitable: a full and independent inquiry. 'We will uncover the full scale of British complicity in genocide – and we will bring about justice for the people of Palestine.'
South Wales Argus
21-05-2025
- Politics
- South Wales Argus
Corbyn criticises ‘silence and evasion' over Gaza in call for UK inquiry
The former Labour leader will use Parliament's ten-minute rule to demand a probe into what he described as 'Britain's role in genocide'. He is due to table his Gaza (Independent Public Inquiry) Bill in the Commons on June 4, which he can support with a speech lasting up to 10 minutes. 'We are witnessing a genocide, livestreamed before the entire world, and Britain's continued military co-operation with Israel is utterly indefensible,' Mr Corbyn said. The now-independent MP for Islington North added: 'The public deserves to know the full scale of the UK's complicity in crimes against humanity – and we are not going anywhere until we have established the truth.' World leaders can make as many statements as they like opposing Israel's actions in Gaza. Until they end the sale of weapons to Israel, they remain complicit in the mass murder of Palestinians. Stop arming genocide, now. — Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) May 20, 2025 He also told the PA news agency: 'Every week, MPs ask questions about the extent of Britain's military co-operation with Israel, including the supply and use of arms, military intelligence and British air bases. 'Every week, these questions are met with silence and evasion. 'It's time for a public inquiry into Britain's role in genocide — and for the truth to come out.' If Mr Corbyn's Bill receives MPs' backing next month, he faces a battle for parliamentary time so that it can clear the necessary stages and become law, but its progress could be accelerated if it attracts Government support. If it is agreed, the Bill would 'require the inquiry to consider any UK military, economic or political co-operation with Israel since October 2023', the month when Hamas-led militants attacked southern Israel and killed around 1,200 people and kidnapped more than 250 others. Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed more than 53,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza's health ministry. The inquiry would look at 'the sale, supply or use of weapons, surveillance aircraft and Royal Air Force bases' in the Middle East, and would have powers to 'question ministers and officials about decisions taken in relation to UK involvement'. The UK Government last year suspended around 30 arms export licences covering items used in the conflict in Gaza, from a total of approximately 350 licences to Israel. A UK assessment concluded 'there is a clear risk certain military exports to Israel might be used in violations of international humanitarian law'.
Powys County Times
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Powys County Times
Corbyn criticises ‘silence and evasion' over Gaza in call for UK inquiry
Questions about Britain's relationship with Israel are met with 'silence and evasion', Jeremy Corbyn has claimed in fresh calls for a Gaza inquiry. The former Labour leader will use Parliament's ten-minute rule to demand a probe into what he described as 'Britain's role in genocide'. He is due to table his Gaza (Independent Public Inquiry) Bill in the Commons on June 4, which he can support with a speech lasting up to 10 minutes. 'We are witnessing a genocide, livestreamed before the entire world, and Britain's continued military co-operation with Israel is utterly indefensible,' Mr Corbyn said. The now-independent MP for Islington North added: 'The public deserves to know the full scale of the UK's complicity in crimes against humanity – and we are not going anywhere until we have established the truth.' World leaders can make as many statements as they like opposing Israel's actions in Gaza. Until they end the sale of weapons to Israel, they remain complicit in the mass murder of Palestinians. Stop arming genocide, now. — Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) May 20, 2025 He also told the PA news agency: 'Every week, MPs ask questions about the extent of Britain's military co-operation with Israel, including the supply and use of arms, military intelligence and British air bases. 'Every week, these questions are met with silence and evasion. 'It's time for a public inquiry into Britain's role in genocide — and for the truth to come out.' If Mr Corbyn's Bill receives MPs' backing next month, he faces a battle for parliamentary time so that it can clear the necessary stages and become law, but its progress could be accelerated if it attracts Government support. If it is agreed, the Bill would 'require the inquiry to consider any UK military, economic or political co-operation with Israel since October 2023', the month when Hamas-led militants attacked southern Israel and killed around 1,200 people and kidnapped more than 250 others. Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed more than 53,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza's health ministry. The inquiry would look at 'the sale, supply or use of weapons, surveillance aircraft and Royal Air Force bases' in the Middle East, and would have powers to 'question ministers and officials about decisions taken in relation to UK involvement'. The UK Government last year suspended around 30 arms export licences covering items used in the conflict in Gaza, from a total of approximately 350 licences to Israel.
Rhyl Journal
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Rhyl Journal
Corbyn criticises ‘silence and evasion' over Gaza in call for UK inquiry
The former Labour leader will use Parliament's ten-minute rule to demand a probe into what he described as 'Britain's role in genocide'. He is due to table his Gaza (Independent Public Inquiry) Bill in the Commons on June 4, which he can support with a speech lasting up to 10 minutes. 'We are witnessing a genocide, livestreamed before the entire world, and Britain's continued military co-operation with Israel is utterly indefensible,' Mr Corbyn said. The now-independent MP for Islington North added: 'The public deserves to know the full scale of the UK's complicity in crimes against humanity – and we are not going anywhere until we have established the truth.' World leaders can make as many statements as they like opposing Israel's actions in Gaza. Until they end the sale of weapons to Israel, they remain complicit in the mass murder of Palestinians. Stop arming genocide, now. — Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) May 20, 2025 He also told the PA news agency: 'Every week, MPs ask questions about the extent of Britain's military co-operation with Israel, including the supply and use of arms, military intelligence and British air bases. 'Every week, these questions are met with silence and evasion. 'It's time for a public inquiry into Britain's role in genocide — and for the truth to come out.' If Mr Corbyn's Bill receives MPs' backing next month, he faces a battle for parliamentary time so that it can clear the necessary stages and become law, but its progress could be accelerated if it attracts Government support. If it is agreed, the Bill would 'require the inquiry to consider any UK military, economic or political co-operation with Israel since October 2023', the month when Hamas-led militants attacked southern Israel and killed around 1,200 people and kidnapped more than 250 others. Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed more than 53,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza's health ministry. The inquiry would look at 'the sale, supply or use of weapons, surveillance aircraft and Royal Air Force bases' in the Middle East, and would have powers to 'question ministers and officials about decisions taken in relation to UK involvement'. The UK Government last year suspended around 30 arms export licences covering items used in the conflict in Gaza, from a total of approximately 350 licences to Israel. A UK assessment concluded 'there is a clear risk certain military exports to Israel might be used in violations of international humanitarian law'.
Glasgow Times
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Glasgow Times
Corbyn criticises ‘silence and evasion' over Gaza in call for UK inquiry
The former Labour leader will use Parliament's ten-minute rule to demand a probe into what he described as 'Britain's role in genocide'. He is due to table his Gaza (Independent Public Inquiry) Bill in the Commons on June 4, which he can support with a speech lasting up to 10 minutes. 'We are witnessing a genocide, livestreamed before the entire world, and Britain's continued military co-operation with Israel is utterly indefensible,' Mr Corbyn said. The now-independent MP for Islington North added: 'The public deserves to know the full scale of the UK's complicity in crimes against humanity – and we are not going anywhere until we have established the truth.' World leaders can make as many statements as they like opposing Israel's actions in Gaza. Until they end the sale of weapons to Israel, they remain complicit in the mass murder of Palestinians. Stop arming genocide, now. — Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) May 20, 2025 He also told the PA news agency: 'Every week, MPs ask questions about the extent of Britain's military co-operation with Israel, including the supply and use of arms, military intelligence and British air bases. 'Every week, these questions are met with silence and evasion. 'It's time for a public inquiry into Britain's role in genocide — and for the truth to come out.' If Mr Corbyn's Bill receives MPs' backing next month, he faces a battle for parliamentary time so that it can clear the necessary stages and become law, but its progress could be accelerated if it attracts Government support. If it is agreed, the Bill would 'require the inquiry to consider any UK military, economic or political co-operation with Israel since October 2023', the month when Hamas-led militants attacked southern Israel and killed around 1,200 people and kidnapped more than 250 others. Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed more than 53,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza's health ministry. The inquiry would look at 'the sale, supply or use of weapons, surveillance aircraft and Royal Air Force bases' in the Middle East, and would have powers to 'question ministers and officials about decisions taken in relation to UK involvement'. The UK Government last year suspended around 30 arms export licences covering items used in the conflict in Gaza, from a total of approximately 350 licences to Israel. A UK assessment concluded 'there is a clear risk certain military exports to Israel might be used in violations of international humanitarian law'.
