Tory ministers told to respect international law and consider recognising the state of Palestine
Protesters walk along Piccadily in central London, during a march in solidarity with the people of Palestine, following a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, in May 2021
TORY ministers were urged today to respect international law, not only when it comes to the Russian invasion of Ukraine but also to Israel’s occupation of Palestine.
Sunderland Central Labour MP Julie Elliott said that international law was as relevant in both situations as she pressed ministers to consider recognising the state of Palestine in a Commons debate on the issue.
Ms Elliott said: “My heart goes out to the Ukrainian people. Quite rightly we talk about international law.
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