UN Security Council vote on a ceasefire in Gaza

Early day motion 182, tabled 11 December 2023 by Jonathan Edwards (Independent). Signed by 11 members.

This House notes with concern the Government’s position on the UN Security Council Resolution vote on a ceasefire in Gaza on 8 December 2023; further notes that the resolution was presented by a non-permanent member, the United Arab Emirates, following a letter sent by the UN General Secretary, Antonio Guterres, to the Security Council invoking Article 99 of the UN Charter; also notes that Article 99 is initiated when the General Secretary believes events threaten the maintenance of international peace and security; understands that Security Council members Albania, Brazil, Ecuador, Gabon, Ghana, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, Switzerland, the United Arab Estimates, China, France and Russia all supported the Ceasefire Resolution; further understands that the US voted against the resolution and that the UK abstained; expresses concern that the Government’s current position leaves the UK isolated internationally, causing irreparable reputational damage; and calls on the Government to fully engage with international efforts to bring the terrible war in Gaza to an end.

Signatures by party: Plaid Cymru 3, Scottish National Party 3, Independent 2, Alliance 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.