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Live Reporting Edited by Ian Aikman and Jenna Moon Eleven MPs banned from entering Israel after sanctions announcement published at 11:46 BST Image source, PA Media Image caption, Ellie Chowns and Adrian Ramsay - two of the five Green MPs banned from entering Israel (pictured 2025) As part of its response to the UK's sanctions on illegal West Bank settlements, the Israeli government has banned 11 MPs from entering Israel. The list includes all five Green Party MPs and Jeremy Corbyn, who is now a Your Party MP. The 11 affected MPs are: Jeremy Corbyn MP, Zahara Sultana MP, Naz Shah MP, Diane Abbott MP, Hannah Spencer MP, Carla Denyer MP, Sian Berry MP, Ellie Chowns MP, John McDonnell MP, Richard Burgon MP, Adrian Ramsay MP.
Andy Burnham leaves No 10 to head for the House of Commons published at 11:42 BST Prime Minister Andy Burnham has just left his residence at No 10 Downing Street to head over to the House of Commons. He'll be grilled by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and other MPs when proceedings begin at midday. Foreign secretary accuses Israeli settlers of 'ethnic cleansing' in major policy shift published at 11:40 BST The Foreign Secretary accused Israeli settlers of 'ethnic cleansing' in the West Bank, calling them 'terrorists.' This shift in UK policy includes an import ban on goods from illegal settlements.
In response, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced the closure of the British consulate in East Jerusalem as part of counter-measures. The Tories condemned the sanctions, while the Lib Dems supported challenging illegal actions. This is Burnham's second PMQs as prime minister published at 11:38 BST Andy Burnham has been prime minister since June, facing his second PMQs after Parliament returned from summer recess.
Previous PMQs focused on the economy, with Badenoch pressing Burnham on rising debt. Burnham blamed the previous Tory government for global market turbulence. The session also addresses recent protests in Dover and Portsmouth.
The sanctions on Israeli settlements have drawn criticism from the Tories, who fear increased antisemitic violence. The first PMQs since these protests will include questions on the sanctions and broader political issues.
Source: BBC
