All 1 Debates between Tristram Hunt and Matthew Offord

Local Government: Ethical Procurement

Debate between Tristram Hunt and Matthew Offord
Tuesday 15th March 2016

(8 years, 8 months ago)

Westminster Hall
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Matthew Offord Portrait Dr Offord
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No. The BDS campaign rejects a two-state solution and denies the Jewish right to self-determination and statehood in favour of supporting the right of return for Palestinian refugees and their descendants.

Tristram Hunt Portrait Tristram Hunt
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Will the hon. Gentleman give way?

Matthew Offord Portrait Dr Offord
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No. In fact, the BDS movement has an anti-Semitic foundation. [Interruption.] No. One of its co-founders is on record as rejecting the right of a Jewish state in Israel—[Hon. Members: “Give way!”] No.