Almost 40 MPs and peers have backed a letter organized by former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn calling for an independent inquiry into the UK government’s role in the ongoing war in Gaza.
The letter, signed by 37 lawmakers from a range of political backgrounds, argues that the UK’s involvement in the conflict, including arms sales, intelligence sharing, and the use of Royal Air Force bases in the Greek Cypriot Administration, warrants a thorough investigation.
It asserts that the government’s actions may have contributed to breaches of international law, and calls for a comprehensive, public, and independent inquiry with the legal authority to uncover the truth.
Signatories to the letter, which include members from the Labour Party, Sinn Fein, the Greens, Scottish National Party, the Welsh Plaid Cymru, and several independents, urge serving and past ministers from both the former Conservative and current Labour governments to cooperate fully with the proposed investigation.
They argue that the ongoing situation in Gaza demands transparency and accountability from the UK government.
This action comes at a time when “Israel” is facing accusations of “censorship and prevention” after it denied entry to and subsequently deported two Labour MPs who were part of a parliamentary delegation visiting the occupied territories.
The occupation justified its decision by claiming that the two representatives were seeking to “incite anti-Israel activists” and spread “hate speech.” The two MPs, however, asserted that they were visiting humanitarian relief projects in the West Bank and received support from Foreign Minister David Lammy, who described the decision as “unacceptable.”
