Starmer to make statement to MPs on Middle East peace summit – UK politics live

<p>PM due to give statement on Middle East and India trip but opposition MPs likely to try to ask about claims of government interference in China case </p><p>Europe’s most senior human rights official has called on Shabana Mahmood to review UK protest laws after mass arrests over the ban on <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/palestine-action">Palestine Action</a>, <strong>Rajeev Syal</strong> reports.</p><p>The Commons authorities have confirmed that there will be two statements in the chamber after 12.30pm: first, Keir Starmer on the Middle East peace summit, and then Hilary Benn, the Northern Ireland secretary, on the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/sep/19/british-irish-governments-troubles-legacy-proposals">Northern Ireland Troubles bill</a> being published today.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2025/oct/14/keir-starmer-china-national-security-spying-gaza-nigel-farage-uk-politics-live-news-updates">Continue reading...</a>