LFPME’s statement on the UK Government’s formal recognition of the State of Palestine ⬇️ /🧵 [1/7]

"I tell you what, if Trump pulls this off we should all be wearing MAGA hats." Labour MP @emilythornberry.bsky.social says the UK and her allies should draft a two-state solution and use Trump’s might to pressure Israel.

My statement on the recognition of Palestine ⤵️

PM tells @emilythornberry.bsky.social at Liaison C'tee that the EU Summit is yearly "not just to monitor progress but to go further" each year. Hints that medicines and artists' touring visas are very much on the menu of "common sense changes... that have very little to do with the vote in 2016".~AA

We are grateful to Scottish Labour MSPs for adding their names in support of our statement on recognition. Alongside yesterday’s statement from Anas Sarwar, it sends a clear message that all Scottish Labour MSPs support recognition of the State of Palestine.

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Today I was deeply honoured to receive a damehood from His Majesty The King. I wore a brooch in my hat belonging to my nan, who was a bright working class woman who had to stop working once she was married. If only she could see her granddaughter now.

I and others have been calling for sanctions on these extremist Israeli ministers for the better part of a year. The government is finally doing the right thing. This must be a precursor to recognising a Palestinian state next week - not an alternative to it.

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 @emilythornberry.bsky.social Recognise #Palestine www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...

@emilythornberry.bsky.social Thanks so much for urging the UK government to ratify the High Seas Treaty now! We need 60 ratifications by #UNOC3. It's time to act! #RaceForRatification

“The UK’s economic relationship with the EU has enormous ramifications for every part of the British economy. It is a matter of democratic principle that Parliament should have the opportunity to conduct meaningful scrutiny and oversight of it” ✍️ @emilythornberry.bsky.social bit.ly/3Feq9sB

"I share govt’s preoccupation with economic growth, so when research suggests deep goods and services alignment with the EU could yield 2.2% GDP growth, I want to know whether this is something gov't is thinking seriously about." ~AA www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti... @emilythornberry.bsky.social

💥 Chair of the foreign affairs select committee @emilythornberry.bsky.social asks the Prime Minister to fix the "glaring hole in our democracy" and put the new India, US and EU deals to a vote in the House.

'The interest on Russian assets being used by Britain and Europe is a drop in the ocean. We must go much further to fund the rebuilding of Ukraine' It's time to seize billions in Russian assets, write UK & Ukraine foreign affairs committee chairs @emilythornberry.bsky.social & Dr Oleksandr Merezhko

The chairs of the UK and Ukraine foreign affairs committees have jointly called for Britain and Europe to seize billions of frozen Russian assets The interest on assets currently being used by Western allies is a "drop in the ocean", said @emilythornberry.bsky.social and Oleksandr Merezhko

It’s Mary Anning’s birthday, so time to share @katebeaton.bsky.social’s brilliant cartoon again.

The government's reset with the EU is a fantastic achievement. Now let's improve our democracy by allowing Parliament to vote.

Support from @emilythornberry.bsky.social MP for the 1 June demonstration to free children abducted by Russia - and to free Ukraine from Russian occupation. more on our website: ukrainesolidaritycampaign.org/2025/04/21/u...

Over the weekend, my committee wrote to the Prime Minister setting out our concerns ahead of today's UK-EU reset summit. You can read my thoughts in @thehousemag.bsky.social today. t.co/OOfVOMsInS

With so much happening globally, it's easy to overlook our oceans - but the continued abuse of our oceans is simply unsustainable. The UK led efforts to get 115 countries to sign the High Seas Treaty. So why haven’t we ratified it?

UK MP @emilythornberry.bsky.social says “I think the Commonwealth is so unique – it’s just extraordinary where countries no matter what their size have a voice...countries of all types, all over the world are there together around a table listening to one another.” ⬇️ www.cpahq.org/knowledge-ce...

“I think the worst thing was what we saw in the White House with Zelenskyy” Foreign Affairs Committee Chair @emilythornberry.bsky.social reflects on the worst moment of Trump’s first 100 days, recalling the moment that “shook” her #Peston

NEW PODCAST This episode of ‘Parliamentary Conversations in the #Commonwealth’ with @natasapantelic.bsky.social speaks to UK MP @emilythornberry.bsky.social about women in politics, multilateralism & the #Commonwealth 🎧Listen via your favourite platform ⬇️ www.buzzsprout.com/1737008/epis...

If the Houthis really cared about the Palestinians, they would stop.

Should Starmer borrow from Carney’s playbook and stand up to Trump?🇨🇦 + What has Trump’s first 100 days meant for the UK?🇺🇸 Robert will ask Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee @emilythornberry.bsky.social and Former Shadow Foreign Secretary Andrew Mitchell MP on tonight’s show #Peston

Last night, my committee met the Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority, Mohammad Mustafa. The government’s Memorandum of Understanding with the PA is an important step. The next step must be to recognise a Palestinian State.

A joy to interview @emilythornberry.bsky.social for ‘Parliamentary Conversations in the Commonwealth’, a podcast by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association. We talk all things foreign affairs, challenges and opportunities for the UK in 2025, and women in politics. Episode coming soon!

Emily Thronberry, "I cannot believe that one man in the US can by himself bring down the world economy" "Where is the US Constitution, or law, or congress, to the senate, to wall street, the media"

Great time out yesterday campaigning for @islingtonlabour.bsky.social @emilythornberry.bsky.social with @carolinewoodley.bsky.social & Hackney Labour comrades! Thanks for organising us Oliur - lovely conversations in the sunshine with residents #onYourSide #VoteLabour

☀️ SUNNY DELIGHT! ☀️ Delighted to see so many Labour members, Councillors, leaders, a Mayor and our local MP meeting up outside the Town Hall to meet and chat with local residents 🌹🌹🌹 With #SaiqaPandor #OliurRahman #CarolineWoodley @emilythornberry.bsky.social #UnaOHalloran #islingtonsouth

Good to meet with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media & Sport @lLisa Nandy & @emilythornberry.bsky.social to discuss the Listed Places of Worship Scheme & how we can protect historic church buildings in constituencies across the country.

On Transgender Day of Visibility yesterday, trans volunteers from @switchboard.bsky.social in my constituency joined @racheltaylormp.bsky.social and me for tea in Parliament. We talked about difficulties the most marginalised communities face and Switchboard's crucial support.

🪂 IN LONDON PLAYBOOK PM TONIGHT ... all the below plus ... 💰 @emilythornberry.bsky.social on Russian assets via @estwebber.bsky.social 📊 What the Institute for Fiscal Studies said about the spring statement 🏗️ Andrew Griffith on tariffs crisis 🍲 The Nigel Farage lobby lunch via Andrew McDonald

There is no justification for the renewed assault and besiegement of Gaza. Now that the Israeli government has abandoned the fragile course of peace, what is the international community's Plan B?

A welcome and clear statement from the Prime Minister at PMQs today on Israeli military action in Gaza. With over 400 Palestinians killed in the last two days alone and aid completely shut off, we desperately need a resumption of the ceasefire. It is the only way forward.

“There’s been 40,000 people who have been displaced on the West Bank and the demolitions have gone up hugely” Foreign Affairs Committee Chair @emilythornberry.bsky.social urges people not to ‘lose sight’ of what’s going on in the West Bank #Peston

With Ukraine peace talks taking place this week, what role should the UK play? 🇺🇦 + How will the government cut the welfare bill? ✂️ We’ll ask James Cleverly and @emilythornberry.bsky.social tonight. 💻9PM LIVE on X & YouTube 📺1045PM on ITV1 & ITVX #Peston

ULEZ is helping to fight this silent killer and making a huge impact on the health of children in Islington www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Soft power isn't a nice-to-have. It’s the core of peace and security. In Parliament yesterday I co-sponsored a debate with my friend @sarahchampionmp.bsky.social on FCDO spending.

Happy #WorldBookDay! Books can inspire, educate, and open up a world of possibilities. This World Book Day, let's celebrate the teachers, librarians and volunteers who make this imagining possible!

In the Middle East last week, my committee was warned by Jordanians, Saudis, Israelis and Palestinians: the annexation of the West Bank is imminent. We cannot allow the far-right Israeli government to annex the West Bank while the world looks the other way.

The Prime Minister united Europe this weekend in support of Ukraine. He reminded us of the power of a proud, internationalist Britain. But with the aid budget cut, I am concerned that there will not be enough money to sustain that global leadership in Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine.

‘Europe needs to take lead’ on Ukraine peace – Emily Thornberry www.channel4.com/news/europe-...

Media round tonight talking Ukraine, Trump & British leadership.

Great to hear rousing and supportive speeches there from The Labour Party MPs @emilythornberry.bsky.social, @joepowell.bsky.social and my own @neilcoyle.bsky.social. To the convicted felon in the White House: 1️⃣ Russia invaded Ukraine 2️⃣ Putin is a dictator 3️⃣ You are on the wrong side of history

I am deeply concerned by news of Laila Soueif’s worsening health, 150 days into her hunger strike. I was moved by the strength of Alaa Abd el-Fattah’s family when we met last year. The situation is urgent: we must do everything we can to secure his release.

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