A NEW poll of Labour Party members shows an overwhelming majority back a ban on UK arms exports to Israel and trade with illegal settlements in the West Bank.
Specifically, the survey found that 87% of members support banning trade with illegal Israeli settlements, with just 6% opposed. Meanwhile, 78% support suspending all UK arms exports to Israel.
The Survation polling, commissioned by Save the Children UK, Christian Aid, and Medical Aid for Palestinians as part of the Ally to Atrocities campaign, also found that 60% are dissatisfied with the UK Government’s response to Israel’s atrocities in the occupied Palestinian territory.
Meanwhile, over two-thirds of members support suspending the UK-Israel Trade and Partnership Agreement according to the survey.
The data comes amid continued attacks on Gaza despite the so-called “ceasefire” agreement, with Israeli forces having killed 930 Palestinians since 10 October 2025, according to the Ministry of Health in Gaza.
Meanwhile, humanitarian access remains heavily restricted. Alison Griffin, head of conflict and humanitarian campaigns at Save the Children UK, said: "While children in Gaza continue to be killed, injured, displaced and denied access to the essentials they need to survive, the UK's response has fallen far short of what it is morally and legally required to do.
"The UK cannot claim to support international law while continuing policies that risk enabling violations of it. Nor can it continue to treat the unlawful occupation and illegal settlements as a diplomatic concern rather than a breach of international law requiring consequences.
"Families have endured conditions no child should ever face, while political inaction allows the suffering to continue. The Government must suspend all arms exports to Israel, including F-35 components, ban trade with illegal settlements, suspend the UK-Israel Trade and Partnership Agreement, and ensure accountability for all violations of international law.
"Children and families cannot afford further delay. We are beyond statements of concern and weak, inadequate action—this moment demands an end to complicity and urgent, concrete steps.”
Rohan Talbot, director of advocacy and campaigns at Medical Aid for Palestinians, added: “While Palestinians in Gaza continue to be killed, starved, displaced and denied lifesaving aid, the UK cannot keep responding with empty words while these atrocities continue with total impunity. Every day without meaningful action means more lives lost, more children pushed into hunger, and hospitals stretched beyond breaking point.
“These findings expose a widening gulf between the reality on the ground and the UK Government’s response – and should serve as a wake-up call for the Government to take immediate action. The Government must stop arms transfers to Israel, including parts for F-35 fighter jets, end trade with illegal settlements, and ensure accountability for violations of international law.”
