Polly Billington for East Thanet

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We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Nigel Topping CMG the new Chair of the Committee from 23 July. Read the announcement here ⬇️ theccc.org.uk/2025/07/22/nig…

For the past 9 months the Foreign Affairs committee, of which I am a member of has been taking evidence on the “The Israel-Palestine conflict”. Our recommendation: The UK “should now recognise the state of Palestine while there is still a state to recognise. An inalienable…

We have published our report on the Israel-Palestine conflict. We have spent the last nine months taking evidence on the conflict. Today, we are calling on the Government to act more boldly and bravely to deliver a two-state solution. Read the report ⬇️ publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cmse…

Extraordinary interview on R4 just now with a spokesman from Netanyahu’s government. Delusional, indefensible, and frankly, very, very rude. Fair play to Nick Robinson for maintaining a professional calm in the face of the horrors we see on our screens.

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Consistent with its historic commitment to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East, I have decided that France will recognize the State of Palestine. I will make this solemn announcement before the United Nations General Assembly this coming September.…

A powerful moment that will be remembered in history

The IDF has killed starving Palestinian civilians trying to get aid. Settler terrorism and talk of imposing the illegal E1 settlement plan are flagrant attempts to prevent a Palestinian state. There is no justification for this. A two-state solution is the only path to peace.

I spoke at the ⁦@artsandmindsorg⁩ campaign reception on Parliament last week. Creativity is fundamental to the human condition. bsky.app/profile/showcu…

We marched in Tel-Aviv - hundreds of Jewish and Palestinian citizens of Israel - against the starvation of Gaza by our own government. We carried bags of flour, as well as photos of Gazan children, who are literally dying of hunger. The war and the siege must end now. 🟣

Wishing the very best of luck to our incredible England women's team tonight! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 The whole country is behind you. #ComeOnEngland 🦁🦁🦁

Buoy and Oyster chef completes semi-finals of leading national cooking competition - theisleofthanetnews.com/2025/07/22/buo…

🚨| BREAKING: BrewDog is closing 10 bars across the UK, with staff reportedly given "three days' notice". Unite Hospitality: "In what universe is 3 DAYS a morally (or legally) acceptable notice period for a proper redundancy consultation for the workers impacted?!"

My salon was shut for 7 months due to a collapsed sewer Southern Water still denies owning — even though their own report proves it. No payout. No responsibility. Thank you @PollyBLabour for speaking up. We need justice. 🔗 chng.it/MGSSMWCdQz