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House of Commons · Petition P003105

UK Government relations with Israel

22 July 2025 to 15 October 2025

Presented 2 times by 1 MP

Foreign Affairs

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

This petition concerning uk government relations with israel was presented to Parliament 2 times by 1 MP.

Issue summary

The petitioners declare that a genocide is occurring in Palestine and are calling for the UK Government to take immediate action.

Action requested

The petitioners request that the House of Commons urge the Government to immediately cut off all military and economic relations with Israel.

Key facts

  • The petition was presented by Rachael Maskell on 22 July 2025.
  • Since July 2024, the UK Government has provided nearly £250 million in development assistance to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
  • The UK has suspended negotiations on a new trade deal with Israel and imposed sanctions on violent Israeli settlers and members of the Israeli Cabinet.
  • The UK formally recognised a Palestinian state last month.

Presentation timeline

MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.

  1. Presented 15 October 2025

    Rachael Maskell Labour (Co-op) York Central

  2. Presented 22 July 2025

    Rachael Maskell Labour (Co-op) York Central

    I rise to present a petition concerning the UK Government’s relations with Israel. It is joined by 354 signatures from a parallel petition collected by campaigners for Palestine in York, who have had a presence in our city for the last 30 years, but never at a time when the scale of violations and barbaric acts against civilians, including children, has been so catastrophic. The petition recognises the genocide against the Palestinians, which must end immediately. The petition states: “The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urge the Government to immediately cut off all military and economic relations with Israel.

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