Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 122686

Local Government: Israel

Tabled: 23 March 2026
Answered: 8 April 2026

Question

Sir James Cleverly

Conservative — Braintree

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he is taking steps to help prevent anti-Israeli boycotts and divestment campaigns in local authorities.

Answer

Alison McGovern
The Government strongly opposes boycotts by local authorities except where formal legal sanctions, embargoes and restrictions have been put in place by the UK Government. Boycotts can be unlawful and lead to penalties against the contracting authority and...
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