Jim Fitzpatrick (Poplar and Limehouse)
Twitter: @FitzMP Visit his website here.
Israeli Settlements
I am aware that the Knesset passed a law restricting entry to Israel for foreign nationals who have expressed support for a boycott of Israel or Israeli settlements. I also recognise concerns that laws such as this infringe on legitimate freedom of expression and run counter to free and vigorous political debate.
Leaked Labour manifesto
A draft of the Labour Manifesto was leaked on 11 May 2017. Relevant sections and the text in full can be read here.
Foreign policy and terror attacks
The Labour Manifesto was published on 16 May 2017. It can be read in full here.
A Global Britain (page 116)
Caabu Private Screening: Official Launch of Oceans of Injustice
18:00 Tuesday 16 May, Courthouse Hotel Cinema, 19-21 Great Marlborough Street, London
Caabu and Native Liberty Productions invite you to a private screening event on Tuesday 16 May at 18:00 of two short films and an audio journey followed by a Q&A with Lord Warner and writer/producer Farah Nabulsi.
British elections are a vital time to influence the foreign policies of the major parties. This section outlines the various party positions over the last three general elections.
Who Is Your Neighbour? Syria and Iraq, Yesterday and Today
Venue
St Michael and All Angels Church
Bath Road
London, W4 1TT
Date: May 6
Time: 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
An event looking ahead to Christian Aid Week (May 14-20 2017).
The Middle East: Time for New Realism
House of Lords Select Committee on International Relations
2nd report of Session 2016-17 – a summary of British foreign policy in the Middle East, with recommendations for a new, “modest and realistic” approach
The UK government's foreign policy approach to the Middle East is in need of a “new mindset” according to a report by a committee of former cabinet ministers, senior foreign policy advisers, and diplomats.
