A conversation between Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, David Lammy, and Leader of the Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch.
It started after Badenoch’s statement on BBC Politics.
BBC Politics tweeted: “”It’s shocking that we have Labour MPs who other countries will not allow through”
“Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says countries must be able to “control their borders” after two Labour MPs were denied entry to Israel.”
David Lammy quoted BBC Politics’ tweet and commented: ” .@KemiBadenoch it’s disgraceful you are cheerleading another country for detaining and deporting two British MPs. Do you say the same about Tory MPs banned from China?
“This government will continue to stand up for the rights of our MPs to speak their mind, whatever their party.”
Kemi Badenoch quoted David Lammy’s tweet and commented: “Unlike China, Israel is our ally and a democracy. A good Foreign Sec would be able to make that distinction.
“Perhaps Labour MPs could put UK national interest first and do their jobs instead of campaigning for airports in Kashmir or promoting Hamas propaganda in parliament.”
The Convo:
