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Labour Conference Approves Arms Embargo on Israel Amid Controversy

10/1/2025

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At the 2025 Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, delegates passed Motion 2, UNISON-backed, for a full arms embargo on Israel.
Motion 1 proposing a moratorium on arms sales was rejected.
Critics noted Motion 2's omission of Hamas and October 7.
Christina McAnea labeled Israel's actions genocide and urged immediate action.
Reactions included Palestine Solidarity Campaign hailing vote and Green Party sanctions.

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At the 2025 Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, delegates passed Motion 2, UNISON-backed, for a full arms embargo on Israel.
Motion 1 proposing a moratorium on arms sales was rejected.
Critics noted Motion 2's omission of Hamas and October 7.
Christina McAnea labeled Israel's actions genocide and urged immediate action.
Reactions included Palestine Solidarity Campaign hailing vote and Green Party sanctions.