'Standing up for freedom': British politicians react to UK sanctions on Israeli settlements

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British politicians reacted to the UK's announcement of sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements and a ban on arms exports contributing to the occupation. While Labour, Green, and independent MPs broadly praised the measures as a step towards upholding international law, some Conservative and Reform UK politicians denounced them, with one MP calling the actions 'standing up for freedom'.

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Submitted by Imran Mulla on Tue, 09/08/2026 - 15:21 France and Canada will also ban trade in settlement goods, marking a significant diplomatic victory for the UK Palestinians in the occupied West Bank have faced unprecedented violence by Israeli settlers since October 2023 (AFP) Off Reactions by British politicians have been pouring in to the government's announcement of sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements. Labour MPs broadly praised the new measures in parliament on Tuesday, while Green a

'Standing up for freedom': British politicians react to UK sanctions on Israeli settlements

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