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Old buddies Keir Starmer and Jeremy Corbyn had an opportunity to chat today for the first time in the new parliament. Independent Corbyn, whom Starmer chucked out the Labour Party, asked the Prime Minister whether he would call for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and the West Bank and end the UK’s arms supply to Israel.
I asked Keir Starmer if his government would end the supply of arms to Israel. He refused to answer.
pic.twitter.com/hzq2CsUbUv— Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) July 22, 2024
Starmer gave a vague response about conflict resolution and the true causes of migration. “The prospect of a ceasefire is there,” he said. “I’m urging all parties to take that opportunity.”
Corbyn wasn’t too pleased with the answer, responding: “I asked Keir Starmer if his government would end the supply of arms to Israel. He refused to answer.” Good to see there are no hard feelings…
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