MP debate the conflict in Yemen

Keith Vaz, Mrs Flick Drummond & Alison Thewliss led and opened the debate.

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Motion debated and approved:

"That this House notes the worsening humanitarian crisis in Yemen; and calls upon the Government to take a lead in passing a resolution at the UN Security Council that would give effect to an immediate ceasefire in Yemen."

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