'I feel safer in Israel than I do in Britain' Tory MP demands action for MPs

'I feel safer in Israel than I do in Britain' Tory MP demands action for MPs
Gabrielle Wilde

By Gabrielle Wilde


Published: 23/02/2024

- 16:12

Updated: 23/02/2024

- 16:20

Andrew Percy gave a powerful speech in the House of Commons

Jewish MP Andrew Percy has spoken to GB News after he declared he feels safer in Israel than his own country during a powerful speech in parliament.

The UK's House of Commons descended into chaos on Wednesday after Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle allowed a key vote on a Labour amendment to a Scottish National Party motion calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

The Speaker of the House of Commons said his decision to defy parliamentary convention by picking a Labour amendment to the SNP's Gaza ceasefire motion was motivated by concerns for MPs safety due to the thousands of protesters outside of Parliament.

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