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Petition for public inquiry into UK role in Gaza genocide passes 100,000 signatures

A grassroots campaign led by Your Party has reached a major parliamentary threshold, demanding accountability for British arms supplies and intelligence.

By Faultline AI Desk 2 min read

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A petition calling for a public inquiry into Britain’s complicity in Israel’s genocide in Gaza has surpassed 100,000 signatures. The campaign, launched by Your Party, has now reached the threshold required for the House of Commons petitions committee to consider the matter for a parliamentary debate. This milestone signals growing public pressure for the UK government to account for its involvement in the conflict since October 2023.

Demands for transparency

The petition was launched on 23 October by Your Party chair Jennifer Forbes, according to reports from Morning Star and Middle East Eye. The movement follows the government's decision to block a Bill that sought to establish an independent inquiry.

The campaign is demanding a fully independent public inquiry with the legal power to question ministers and officials. According to Morning Star, the petition specifically seeks answers regarding the supply of weapons to Israel, the use of RAF bases, and the intelligence gathered during RAF surveillance flights over Gaza. It also calls for transparency regarding the legal advice provided to ministers concerning the genocide.

Jeremy Corbyn MP, the parliamentary leader of Your Party, stated that the 100,000 signatures represent a demand for the truth. "They deserve answers, and the Palestinian people deserve justice," Corbyn said, as reported by Morning Star. He questioned what weapons were supplied and how intelligence was used, adding that the government should not "get in the way" of exposing the truth.

Parliamentary hurdles

While the 100,000-signature mark is a significant milestone, the legal reality of the petition remains limited. Middle East Eye and Morning Star both note that reaching this threshold does not automatically guarantee a parliamentary debate or the establishment of an inquiry. Instead, the House of Commons petitions committee will now consider whether to hold a debate.

In our assessment, the rapid growth of this petition—moving from 50,000 signatures on 30 October to over 100,000 by 9 November—demonstrates a significant surge in grassroots mobilisation. The movement is attempting to force a level of scrutiny that the current government has actively resisted through legislative blocks.

The political tension is high, as Your Party continues to demand that Parliament makes time for this debate. The party has framed the government's resistance as an attempt to hide the extent of British involvement. As Corbyn noted, the party does not intend to stop its efforts until the truth is exposed.

This piece was generated automatically by an AI model from the sources listed below. It has not been reviewed by a human editor.

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