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21.08.2025 - 16:01 [ The-Independent.com ]

Letter urges Prime Minister to recall Parliament over Gaza emergency

(August 18, 2025)

Sir Keir Starmer has been urged to recall Parliament to “impose immediate sanctions” on Israel in a joint letter signed by politicians in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

The letter urges the Prime Minister to “act now” to exert pressure on Israel to end the war in Gaza.

It has been signed by Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill, Alliance Party leader Naomi Long, SDLP leader Claire Hanna, the SNP’s Westminster leader Stephen Flynn and the convener of the party’s Holyrood group Stuart McMillan.

21.08.2025 - 15:57 [ BBC ]

Politicians sign letter urging PM to ‚act now‘ over Gaza

(August 19, 2025)

Parties joining in the SDLP-led letter include Sinn Féin, Alliance, the SNP, Plaid Cymru, the Green Party and People Before Profit.

The letter calls for Parliament to be recalled as well as urgent diplomatic intervention and an end to arms sales to Israel.

It is understood Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will respond to the letter in due course.