Gareth Thomas MP: speeches
4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress
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- 9 Jul 2026 · Israeli Settlements: Trade Ban · Hansard source
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If my hon. Friend will forgive me, I will not, just because of time. Britain would not be acting alone. Spain has already introduced a ban, while Ireland, Belgium and the Netherlands have either committed to or are advancing similar measures. If they are willing to act, why are we not? Others have already identified the fact that there is a comparable restriction on goods originating from illegally occupied Crimea and other Russian-occupied territories in Ukraine, so the principle of a ban is neither novel nor unprecedented, and, with the appropriate care and consultation, could take place here in the UK. We have the means to act and the responsibility to do so. A ban on trade with illegal settlements is both justified and overdue.
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| Communities and local government | 4 |
| Culture, media and sport | 1 |
| Defence and foreign affairs | 1 |
| Economy and business | 3 |
| Environment and energy | 1 |
| Justice and policing | 3 |
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