Mr David Lammy

Mr David Lammy

Labour — Tottenham

Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025

Debate

Middle East

Contribution

I say politely to my hon. Friend that when last year some countries took a step to recognition, it did not change things on the ground. She asks with passion, what is going on? My focus is what is going on and trying to alleviate the suffering. While I recognise the debate on recognition, and we must move to recognition at the appropriate point, I say to her politely that, in terms of this conflict, I do not believe in all honesty that recognition would change the situation on the ground.

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