Many constituents have written to me about the situation in Israel and Gaza following the devastating terrorist attack by Hamas on communities in southern Israel last weekend. I was appalled by the barbaric Hamas action, deliberately and systematically killing men, women, children and babies in their homes and at a…

This week I met with Jamie McGoldrick, UN Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, with colleagues from the Britain-Palestine All-Party Parliamentary Group.   He told us about the deteriorating situation in Gaza, where the debilitating blockade is affecting the supply of essential drugs and medical equipment to a health service struggling to deal with casualties of conflict,…

Today I’ve joined 114 other parliamentary colleagues, from both Houses and all main parties, in writing to the Prime Minister, calling for the UK government to support a ceasefire in Gaza, the release of hostages, and the unrestricted humanitarian aid that is so desperately needed.  In the letter, we urge…

More than 1200 constituents emailed me in the 24 hours before Wednesday’s vote and I hope to have responded to them all individually by the end of today, But I thought it might also be helpful to publish this post on the issue. I have consistently supported the call for…

As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens, with thousands – including many children – dead and injured, we have come together as Sheffield Labour MPs to urge the Prime Minister to work with the international community for a humanitarian ceasefire, the release of hostages, an end to the siege, and…