Matthew highlighted how imperative it is that the ceasefire in the Middle East holds.
He raised the plight of the 59 remaining hostages and their families who have lived through hell for more than 530 days, and the people of Gaza who desperately need aid and security.
The Foreign Secretary set out reassurances that Hamas should have no role to play in the future of Palestine’s governance, and that Britain is working hard to support the reform of the Palestinian Authority so the two-state solution can be realised.
Matthew Patrick MP has today (Monday 7th October) paid tribute to the families of hostages for “the dignity, the courage and the love” they’ve shown.
The Member for Wirral West asked a question of the Prime Minister following his statement in the House of Commons marking the one-year anniversary of the 7th October attacks.
Matthew spoke of the collective grief felt across the Jewish community on the anniversary of Hamas’ attacks, and paid tribute to the loved ones of Israeli hostages for their efforts to bring them home.
He said: “Today, as with so many times in the history of the Jewish people, we are bound in grief and in mourning. Would the Prime Minister assure the Jewish community that we are not alone in that grief?
“And would he take this opportunity to join me in praising the dignity, the courage and the love shown by the families and friends of the hostages in their efforts to bring them home?”
In his response, Prime Minister Keir Starmer immediately made assurances to the Jewish community that they are not alone. He also paid tribute to the families and friends of hostages for sharing their stories.
Keir Starmer said: “It is incredibly moving to spend any time with [the families of the hostages] and to hear firsthand what they are going through. As I’ve said to them every time I’ve met them, the impact it has I think on anyone listening – the impact it has on me – is profound.”
Matthew Patrick MP 