Lammy and Badenoch escalate row over MPs denied entry to Israel

Sorry but MPs are labouring under an entitled assumption they have access all areas, and they don't

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Anti-Israel Politicians Shocked Israel Kicked Them Out.

PULSE POINTS:What Happened: Two politicians from the United Kingdom’s governing Labour Party, Abtisam Mohamed and Yuan Yang, were denied entry to Israel. Who’s Involved: Labour Members of Parliament (MPs) Abtisam Mohamed and Yuan Yang, Israel’s interior ministry, Britain’s Foreign Secretary, David Lammy. Where & When: The incident occurred in Israel during a planned visit to the West Bank, reported on October 2023. Key Quote: “It’s disgraceful y…

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Starmer backs Lammy in fight with Badenoch over MPs’ removal from Israel - The Jewish Chronicle

Detaining British MPs of any party is counterproductive and concerning, a Downing Street spokesperson said