Here is the speech from Cllr. Peter Miles (Poole People) at the BCP Council meeting on Tuesday 7th November 2023 speaking in support of the motion on the situation in Palestine.
You can read the motion below.
Over 40 councillor voted for the motion but 21 councillors, including the Leader of the council, Vikki Slade abstained. Why?
Here is the motion:
The following motion submitted in accordance with Procedure Rule 10 of the Meeting Procedure Rules has been proposed by Councillor J Salmon and seconded by Councillor K Salmon:-
That this Council:
• Expresses deep sympathy for all those affected by the conflict in Israel and Palestine. To those in the BCP area who have been affected by this conflict we offer our support in this difficult time.
• Hopes for an immediate further release of all hostages and an immediate ceasefire to allow more aid and the possibility of a peaceful resolution.
• Believes Muslims, Jews and people of all faiths and none should feel safe and supported throughout the world; that the increase in antisemitic and Islamophobic violence in the UK is reprehensible and should be punished to the full extent of the law.
This Council resolves to
• Through the equalities action commission explore how the council can better support and facilitate events for people of all faiths and none where they can come together and express solidarity and sadness in response to these events.
• Offer appropriate support to any local resident who needs our assistance as a result of these violent events.
• Stand ready to provide support and open our arms to innocent people displaced and affected by these events.
• Condemn the use of all dehumanising language and calls on our communities to treat each other with respect and refrain from inflammatory terms to describe either the Palestinian or Israeli populations.
• Continue flying the UN flag as a symbol of peace outside the Civic Centre until a ceasefire is agreed.
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