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UK government has failed Palestinian people, says senior Labour MP
- Thornberry says the UK government has failed the Palestinian people and allowed impunity in Gaza and the West Bank.
- She urges banning imports from illegal settlements and tightening sanctions on involved parties.
- Thornberry blames the government for inaction since recognizing Palestine as a state in 2025.
- She criticizes Donald Trump for declaring a ceasefire and then walking away from Gaza.
- Thornberry calls for Britain to revitalize international support to police settlements.
- The event took place in Westminster, hosted by Medical Aid for Palestinians and the Council on Arab-British Understanding.
- Thornberry advocates a stronger British role as a convening power on Palestine.
- Thornberry says the Gaza tragedy shows too little, too late intervention is unacceptable.
- She emphasizes the need for Palestine to stay front-page news and for UK leadership.
- Thornberry calls on the UK to press for a two-state solution with increased international pressure.
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