Calls for sanctions on Israel and ban on trade that aids international law violations among snubbed motions
Labour has ruled out motions about Palestine being debated at its party conference later this month, triggering accusations that it is trying to stifle debate.
The conference arrangement committee, made up of Labour elected reps and officials, has ruled about 30 motions about Palestine from local parties out of order.
Some of those who submitted the motions may appeal against the decisions, which were mostly made on the grounds that the issue was already dealt with by the National Policy Framework (NPF) report in August. They have until Sunday to object, with appeals heard on Monday.
The prime minister is preparing to recognise Palestine as an independent state this weekend, but many Labour members and MPs would like to see the government going further by ceasing all arms trade with Israel and withdrawing military cooperation.
