A petition initiated by the political group Your Party has surpassed the 100,000 signature mark, triggering the requirement for a debate in the UK parliament. The campaign calls for a public inquiry into what it describes as British complicity in the genocide in Gaza. The petition was launched on 23 October by the party’s chair, Jenn Forbes, and seeks to establish an independent body with the authority to question British ministers and officials.
Jeremy Corbyn, who serves as the parliamentary leader for Your Party, highlighted the significance of the milestone. He stated that 100,000 individuals have signed the document because they seek clarity on Britain’s role in the conflict. Corbyn emphasized that the signatories deserve answers and that the Palestinian people deserve justice. He posed a series of questions regarding the weapons supplied to Israel, the intelligence gathered over Gaza and its subsequent use, and the legal advice received by ministers prior to key decisions.
Corbyn argued that parliament must allocate time for this debate. He maintained that the primary demand remains a fully independent public inquiry capable of questioning those responsible for exposing the full extent of Britain’s involvement. In late 2025, Corbyn co-chaired a tribunal that heard evidence from various witnesses, including United Nations rapporteurs, journalists, medical professionals, and academics. That tribunal alleged that Britain was an active participant in some of the war crimes committed in Gaza.
The findings of that previous tribunal concluded that Britain failed in its fundamental obligation to prevent genocide. It further stated that the country was complicit in atrocity crimes and, in specific instances, actively participated in these crimes. Speaking on Monday, Corbyn questioned whether the current government wanted to be remembered for obstructing the process. He suggested that if the government had nothing to hide, it would not block efforts to expose the truth. He added that delaying scrutiny would not make questions of complicity disappear and that the issue is not going away.
The political push for an inquiry comes amid deteriorating relations between the United Kingdom and Israel. Over the past two months, tensions have risen after Israel forced Britain to downgrade its consulate in occupied East Jerusalem to the status of a mission. This move was a retaliation for sanctions announced in September by the government of Andy Burnham, which targeted Israeli settlements. Additionally, the government confirmed late last month that it had paused cooperation with Israel under the 2030 roadmap for bilateral relations, a strategic agreement originally signed in 2023.
Historical context indicates that under both the Conservative and Labour governments, Britain operated hundreds of surveillance flights over Gaza during the conflict. Intelligence was shared with Israel, with successive governments insisting the purpose was for hostage rescue. The Gaza Tribunal, co-chaired by Corbyn, urged the government to impose economic sanctions on Israel and end military cooperation. It also called for an investigation into British citizens who participated in war crimes and for cooperation with a full, official, and independent public inquiry into any cooperation between the UK and Israel since October 2023.
