'Conspiracy of silence': Parliament set to debate Israeli influence on British politics

'Conspiracy of silence': Parliament set to debate Israeli influence on British politics Submitted by Fleur Hargreaves on Fri, 05/29/2026 - 14:00 Government agrees to debate on ‘pro-Israel lobby activity in UK politics’ after more than 116,000 sign petition Protesters take part in a march organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign in central London on 11 October 2025 (Henry Nicholls/AFP) Off Politicians are set to discuss Israeli influence on British politics and democracy after a government petition garnered more than 100,000 signatures, mandating a debate in parliament. The petition has been scheduled for debate in parliament on 22 June after receiving more than 116,000 signatures. The petition raises concerns about "reported Israeli state-linked and pro-Israel lobbying activity in UK politics” and emphasises the importance of “determin[ing] the scope and impact of such influence campaigns”.