Israel: Refusal of Entry for UK Parliamentarians Debate

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Israel: Refusal of Entry for UK Parliamentarians

Kim Johnson Excerpts
Monday 7th April 2025

(6 days, 5 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Hamish Falconer Portrait Mr Falconer
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Conscious of time, I will not relitigate the many points that the hon. Member has raised with me in the past. I will simply say that I stand by the remarks in the statement, and we have made our displeasure known.

Kim Johnson Portrait Kim Johnson (Liverpool Riverside) (Lab)
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The detention and the deportation raise some serious questions. What is Israel trying to hide? If Israel has not already crossed a red line, what more does it need to do for this Government to take some action? The alleged execution of the 15 humanitarian aid workers was bad enough. What are this Government going to do? Actions do speak louder than words.