Why is David Cameron being reported to the ethics adviser?
Apr 4, 2024
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Layla Moran, the only British MP of Palestinian heritage, shares her family's escape from Gaza while questioning if Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron concealed information on Israel's war legality. The podcast explores ethical dilemmas in arms sales, UK influence on Israeli settlements, AI in warfare, and challenges in aid delivery to Gaza.
Leila Moran's family's escape highlights the challenges faced by many in Gaza.
Concerns over UK government's handling of Israel's war lead to ethics advisor referral.
Deep dives
Leila Moran's Family Successfully Escapes Gaza After Months of Struggle
Leila Moran's family, who had been enduring the hardships of living in Gaza amidst constant bombardment, managed to escape after a painstaking four-month process of securing permissions and coordinating travel logistics. Despite the treacherous journey through checkpoints and dangerous areas, they successfully reached safety in Bahrain, highlighting the challenges faced by many others in Gaza who are unable to leave.
Legal Advice Ignored Regarding Israel's Breach of International Humanitarian Law
Leila Moran raises concerns that the British government may have ignored legal advice indicating Israel's violation of international humanitarian law, leading to questions about the legality of arms sales to Israel. By referring government ministers to the ethics advisor, including accusations of potential breaches of the ministerial code, Moran underscores the gravity of the situation and the need for accountability.
UK's Role in Influencing Policy on Israel Arms Sales and Ceasefire
Moran emphasizes the importance of the UK taking a stronger stance in influencing policies related to arms sales to Israel and advocating for a sustainable bilateral ceasefire. She highlights the need for the UK to leverage its influence, particularly towards the US administration, to address the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Gaza, signaling a shift in public opinion regarding the UK's involvement in the situation.
In the early hours of Thursday morning Layla Moran - the only British MP of Palestinian heritage- received news she’d been longing to hear for months.
Her family had finally escape from Gaza. Through perilous crossings and treacherous check points a family of five - including a seventy year old grandmother and two young children- had walked to safety.
As Layla herself recognises their relief is starkly contrasted with the two million others who can’t escape. Today we hear that story.
And we ask why the Lib Dem’s have referred Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron to the ethics adviser over questions of whether he concealed what he knew about the illegality of Israel’s war. We will discuss whether there is a case for government to answer. And where the war in Gaza goes now.
Editor: Tom Hughes
Senior Producer: Gabriel Radus
Social Media Editor: Georgia Foxwell
Video Production: Shane Fennelly and Arvind Badewal
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