British MPs awaiting to get into Gaza

A delegation of 6 MPs are awaiting entry into the Gaza Strip at Erez checkpoint. The delegation will be spending up to two days in Gaza reviewing the situation in the Gaza Strip, and assessing the humanitarian crisis.

This is a Britain--Palestine All Party Parliamentary Group and Welfare Association UK delegation organised by CAABU.

The delegation is led by Richard Burden MP, and includes Ed Davey, the Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs Spokesman,Tony Lloyd MP, the chairman of the Parliamentary Labour Party; Andy Slaughter MP, Sarah Teather MP and Martin Linton MP.

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