Extracts from PMs
statement to the Commons on the European Council
The Prime Minister (Mrs Theresa May):...Before
turning to the progress on our negotiations to leave the European
Union, let me briefly cover the discussions on Russia, Jerusalem,
migration and education. In each case, the UK made a substantive
contribution, both as a current member of the EU and in the
spirit of the new deep and special partnership we want to build
with our European neighbours.
On Jerusalem, I made it clear that we disagree with the United
States’ decision to move its embassy and recognise Jerusalem as
the Israeli capital before a final status agreement. Like our EU
partners, we will not be following suit, but it is vital that we
continue to work with the United States to encourage it to bring
forward proposals that will re-energise the peace process. That
must be based around support for a two-state solution and an
acknowledgement that the final status of Jerusalem must be
subject to negotiations between the Israelis and
Palestinians...
(Islington North)
(Lab):...On Jerusalem, I also condemn the actions of
the United States President..
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Extract from European
Council statement in the Lords
(Lab):...While confirmed the UK’s intention to
remain a part of Erasmus+ until 2020, the EU27 took decisions on
the longer-term future of that programme and many others. The
conclusions also feature important commitments to the
implementation of the Paris agreement, the continuation of
sanctions against Russia, and restating the agreed position
on Jerusalem and a two-state solution. To
give the Prime Minister credit, she has spoken out on these
issues, but will the Leader tell the House whether President
Trump has returned the Prime Minister’s call from last week? If
he has, what discussions took place regarding Israel?..
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