What the Liberal Democrats have said about the situation in Gaza
Since the invasion of Gaza by the State of Israel, the Liberal Democrats have called for an immediate bi-lateral ceasefire so that we can get humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza, facilitate the release of the hostages, and allow for diplomacy leading to a political solution, aimed at achieving a two state solution and a lasting peace.
Liberal Democrats foreign affairs spokespeson, and Britain’s only Palestinian MP, Layla Moran, has been leading the calls in Parliament for action to achieve a lasting bilateral ceasefire from the outset. This at a time when her own family have been seeking sanctuary in a church in Gaza, hiding from the invading forces.
In Westminster, the Liberal Democrats were the only Party where all of its MPs voted for an immediate bilateral ceasefire whereas Labour and the Conservatives were divided. The Liberal Democrats spoke out in both debates in March 2024, while Rochdale’s voice was missing.
Iain Donaldson and Layla Moran
On 6th February 2024 Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for Blackley and South Middleton, Iain Donaldson, met with Layla Moran to discuss the conflict in Gaza.
Layla Moran
On 19th December 2023 Layla Moran shared the harrowing account of her own family in Gaza.
Layla Moran, Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs Spokesperson
On the 13th November 2023, Liberal Democrats Layla Moran and Ed Davey called for immediate bilateral ceasefire
Sir Ed Davey, Leader of the Liberal Democrats
On 12th November 2023 Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey repeated the Liberal Democrats call for immediate bilateral ceasefire
Image courtesy of Rochdale Liberal Democrats
On 13th October Liberal Democrat Candidate for Rochdale, Councillor, Andy Kelly, moved a motion at Rochdale council calling for an immediate bilateral ceasefire.
Parliamentary Time Line on Gaza
8th October 2023: Layla Moran condems terrorist attack and fears an escalation
3rd November 2023: Layla Moran urges PM to publish legal advice on Israel-Gaza conflict
19th December 2023: Moran shares harrowing account of family in Gaza
29th February 2024: Ed Davey visits the State of Israel, and Palestine
26th March 2024: The Liberal Democrats welcomed the motion passed by the UN Security Council