LONDON: A group of politicians from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have urged British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to impose immediate sanctions on Israel.
In a letter, the 12 lawmakers expressed their “deep concern and opposition” to what they described as the UK government’s support for Israel’s actions in Gaza.
They want Starmer to recall parliament from its summer recess so that he can impose sanctions and immediately end all arms sales to Israel.
They said also that the UK should support a ceasefire to protect civilians, back an independent war crimes and genocide investigation and press for the “unimpeded” delivery of aid to Gaza.
The signatories include Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill, Social Democratic and Labour Party leader Claire Hanna, Scottish National Party Westminster leader Stephen Flynn and Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth.
