UK Gaza inquiry petition passes 100,000 signatures
Conflict · First reported 9 Nov, 14:24 · Updated 15:19
A petition seeking a public inquiry into Britain’s role in Gaza has passed the 100,000-signature threshold for parliamentary consideration. The threshold does not guarantee a debate or require the government to launch an inquiry.
- The petition calls for an inquiry into possible British involvement in Israeli operations in Gaza, including arms, surveillance aircraft and RAF bases.
- Reaching 100,000 signatures means Parliament must consider the topic for debate, but does not guarantee a debate or compel ministers to establish an inquiry.
- The petition was launched by Your Party chair Jennifer (Jenn) Forbes; Jeremy Corbyn has backed the call for an inquiry.
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- Signatures
- More than 100,000
- Petition launched
- 23 October, according to The Independent
- Petition founder
- Jennifer (Jenn) Forbes, Your Party chair
- Parliamentary effect
- The topic must be considered for debate; a debate is not guaranteed
- Inquiry scope proposed
- British involvement in Israeli operations, including weapons, surveillance aircraft and RAF bases
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