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Kate Osamor, a British-Nigerian Member of Parliament representing Edmonton, has been suspended by the UK from the Parliamentary Labour Party pending an investigation.
The suspension came after Osamor accused Israel of committing ‘genocide’ in Gaza on the eve of Holocaust Memorial Day.
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In her weekly newsletter, she controversially suggested that Gaza should be included in the list of recent genocides, along with Holocaust victims, Cambodian, Rwandan, and Bosnian victims.
Osamor’s statement drew criticism from various quarters, including the Board of Deputies, the Jewish Labour Movement, and the Holocaust Educational Trust.
The MP had signed the Holocaust Education Trust’s commemoration book in Westminster, expressing support for Holocaust Memorial Day.
The UK suspension was imposed by the Chief Whip of the Parliamentary Labour Party, and an investigation is expected to delve into the circumstances surrounding Osamor’s comments.
This incident has sparked discussions about the boundaries of political speech, especially concerning sensitive historical and contemporary issues in international politics.
