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Justice for Palestine means justice everywhere, Palestinian ambassador tells TUC before standing ovation
​​Palestinian ambassador Husam Zomlot at TUC in Brighton

PALESTINE’S ambassador to Britain Husam Zomlot received a standing ovation at TUC Congress today after demanding justice for the besieged nation.

He was speaking after Congress unanimously passed a motion calling on the government to end all licences for arms traded with Israel to meet its obligations under international law.

“Justice in Palestine means justice everywhere,” Mr Zomlot told delegates.

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