Politics · United Kingdom · 3 hrs ago
UK petition for Gaza inquiry passes 100,000 signatures
A petition calling for an inquiry into Britain’s role in the Gaza war passed 100,000 signatures on Monday.
It was launched by Your Party chair Jenn Forbes and calls for an independent public inquiry into possible British involvement in Israeli operations.
The petition asks investigators to examine issues including weapons, surveillance flights and the use of Royal Air Force bases.
The inquiry sought by the petition would be able to question ministers and officials involved in decisions about Britain’s role.
The UK has shared intelligence with Israel and operated surveillance flights over Gaza, which successive governments said were for hostage rescue.
Passing the threshold means parliament must consider the issue for debate, but lawmakers are not required to hold one or launch an inquiry.
Your Party’s Jeremy Corbyn says the campaign will continue to seek a full independent inquiry.
A petition calling for an inquiry into Britain’s role in Israel’s war in Gaza has passed 100,000 signatures.
The threshold means parliament must consider the topic for debate, but does not require lawmakers to hold one.
The petition calls for an independent public inquiry with the power to question British ministers and officials.
It was launched by Your Party chair Jenn Forbes and calls for scrutiny of British involvement, including arms supplies and intelligence.
Your Party parliamentary leader Jeremy Corbyn said signatories wanted the truth and that Palestinians deserved justice.
- Who
- The petition was launched by Jenn Forbes, chair of Your Party. Jeremy Corbyn is the party’s parliamentary leader.
- What
- A petition calling for an inquiry into Britain’s role in Israel’s war in Gaza passed 100,000 signatures.
- When
- It passed the threshold on Monday, 9 November 2026. It was launched on 23 October.
- Where
- The petition was posted on the UK Parliament website.
- Why
- It calls for an inquiry into British involvement, including weapons supplies and other cooperation with Israel.
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Your Party chair Jenn Forbes launched the petition.
The petition passed 100,000 signatures, reaching the threshold for parliament to consider the topic for debate.
- Signature threshold
- More than 100,000
- Petition launch
- 23 October 2026
- Petition platform
- UK Parliament website
- Petition launched by
- Jenn Forbes, chair of Your Party
- Debate requirement
- Parliament must consider the topic for debate
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What people are saying
One hundred thousand people have signed this petition because they want the truth about Britain’s complicity in genocide. They deserve answers, and the Palestinian people deserve justice.
We are not going away until we get this inquiry. We want the truth, and we want justice
Parliament must now make time for this debate. But our demand remains a fully independent public inquiry with the power to question those responsible and expose the full extent of Britain’s involvement.