Why is David Cameron being reported to the ethics adviser? | The News Agents

In the early hours of Thursday morning Layla Moran - the only British MP of Palestinian heritage- received news she’d been longing to hear for months.
Her family had finally escape from Gaza. Through perilous crossings and treacherous check points a family of five - including a seventy year old grandmother and two young children- had walked to safety.
As Layla herself recognises their relief is starkly contrasted with the two million others who can’t escape. Today we hear that story.
And we ask why the Lib Dem’s have referred Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron to the ethics adviser over questions of whether he concealed what he knew about the illegality of Israel’s war. We will discuss whether there is a case for government to answer. And where the war in Gaza goes now.
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[@joebangles6171]

Braverman is unhinged. The Majorie Taylor-Greene of British politics. She, and her allies, scare me rigid.

[@Owenalpe]

15 minutes into this recording, and not a single mention of Hamas once. The true reason why this war was even started. Considering how many Hamas supporters there are inside of the UK right now, I suggest that is what should scare you more.

[@JaneSoole]

How I agree....

[@gjm7952]

@@OwenalpeEducate yourself. Your ignorance is showing.

[@Owenalpe]

@@gjm7952 your ignoring jihadi terrorism is showing

[@brigitflower1821]

What ****ing planet is Suella Braverman on...? What planet are they all on? It's certainly not a human heart nor a truth-based one 😠😭

[@jessd4048]

The question of ‘why aid can’t get through’ and ‘whether aid workers were targeted’ is aging like old milk as the events of the last few days unfold. The Israelis have been BLOCKING the aid.

[@davidcooks2379]

Which they should have been because the aid is clearly diverted to Hamas.

[@jessd4048]

@@davidcooks2379 this is the most mendacious argument. Does Hamas have the hostages? Is Hamas not the hand that feeds them? Don’t you care about the hostages? Why don’t you care about the innocent Israeli hostages? You are advocating starving the Israeli baby hostage. What is wrong with you there are starving hostages in Gaza and you are arguing FOR them to be starved… take a look in the mirror pal. No one has a moment to spare for such immature, mendacious horseshit.

[@buzzukfiftythree]

@@davidcooks2379You have the empirical evidence to prove this , do you?

[@_KRYMZN_]

@@davidcooks2379 you can’t justify Israel killing aid workers and blocking aid to civilians during a humanitarian crisis *they caused*

[@NA-dg3jx]

Why stop at Cameron and Badenoch? Sunak is just as complicit!

[@audreymcgready4329]

So is Starmer.

[@NA-dg3jx]

@@audreymcgready4329 totally agree, but he’s not in government

[@Titus9508]

@@NA-dg3jx But still accepting major donations from Israeli Stare lobbyists.

[@annmariecollins6652]

Plus that establishment stooge and so called human rights lawyer Starmer and his red Tories masquerading as Labour.

[@buzzukfiftythree]

The fact that the government is refusing to publish the legal advice it has been given, even in a redacted form, speaks volumes to me. It harks back to the ‘smoking guns’ controversy in Blair’s government.

[@jonathanfell688]

I have 3 friends in Gaza I have not heard from since October. One, a teacher, I have tried to get out for over two years. His home was already destroyed, half his family dead. Yet that is not 'imminent danger'.

[@southernrealist5789]

All thanks to progressive western democracies

[@jak6326]

I'm so sorry

[@TheRichSmyth]

I am so sorry to hear this. I have liked this comment in the hopes more people see it.

[@stephfoxwell4620]

They need to learn to be more risk averse. Gaza is and has been a very dangerous place for decades.

[@_KRYMZN_]

@@stephfoxwell4620 so has Israel. Guarantee you wouldn’t say the victims of oct 7 “should have been more risk averse”. You’re inhumane.

[@rodintoulouse3054]

The account of the MP is so moving. As John said, her family can be considered privileged, but there are still so many without any hope .

[@sharonyoxall7553]

Braverman is there as the representative of Tufton Street - and of course, we never get to know WHO is paying those mercenaries

[@ianevans6122]

I am a lifelong Labour voter and I am absolutely furious that we have not been at the forefront of demanding an immediate ceasefire. I'd expect the Tories would defend the Israeli government to the hilt and sell arms even during this inhumane conflict. Perhaps it is the fear of being considered anti-Semitic, which is also a disgrace, but it's just the far right Israeli government that should be called out and never the Jewish people.

[@john_mega]

Is there any point in talking about Braverman? She has no empathy and is a shameless liar. Utterly shameless like Johnson

[@user-lr6qi1yy2l]

I think that she is a very dangerous woman still trying to be at the heart of a toxic government.,I’m so sick of these party politics, when is someone going to start running the country for the sake of the British people

[@audreymcgready4329]

The SNP was calling for it for months and months too. But Starmer and Hoyle silenced them.

[@redlightmikey]

why do the news agents never reference this... instead talking up lib dems....

[@colinsixhitter3303]

Hoyle is impartial and a member of Labour friends of Israel to prove it. I don't think he needed much convincing

[@southernrealist5789]

After watching the labour files on aljazeera I believe the lobby has significant control of UK politics in England

[@ellenbainprior4682]

Because UK media is only interested in English affairs.

[@BrendaHeeligan]

@@colinsixhitter3303I heard his father was one of the original FOI. Hoyle took himself over to Israel uninvited after Oct 7th. He’s compromised concerning Gaza, would love to see him removed a very dishonest individual

[@grantwallace1882]

Braverman..... What the f.......!

[@jennycooper333]

Rules of engagement, the Israeli minister of defence said back in October that he was removing all restrictions on IDF soldiers, what do you think that meant? I think we have an illustration of what it can and I have no doubt has lead to in the sense of impunity under which the IDF is being allowed to function.

[@sylviawillmot4365]

Why do aid workers and hostages have to die? Is it because they can bear witness to what has really happened?

[@bookie5667]

I'm not sure why you missed out civilians from your list. There are many more of those that have died. IMO they are ALL pawns in a political struggle. I don't think either side cares enough about them.

[@tompearce3610]

Yes, Israel doesn't want independent reporting but also if Israel attacks aid workers and/or claims they are terrorists then it reduces aid. The destruction of civilian infrastructure and starvation of Palestinians will mean Israel can steal Gaza and continue the theft of the West Bank.

[@Shaggy-8392]

This guy still believes is Israel's lies?! About their conduct. Has he not been watching for the past 20 years if nothing else.

[@jonathonjubb6626]

It's a no-brainer! This country is a disgrace!!

[@steamixion]

They have an ethics advisor?

[@marblackCanada]

😂

[@MichaelSmith-ns8ow]

Sir Laurie Magnus. A billionaire property developer. Rwanda?

[@petermcculloch4933]

Obviously the ethics advisor sleeps on the job

[@clivecosta-correa2102]

You know Ethics, the Tory county in south east England...

[@jimwright1148]

Ethics not in the Tory dictionary!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇵🇸

[@redsven7624]

It is a refreshing change to hear an MP speak about the moral course, I appreciate the need for pragmatism in government, but occasionally we should take a moral stance. Unfortunately a million miles away from the disgraceful party politicking on all sides during that lamentable SNP motion.

[@redsven7624]

Immediately followed by the gapping absence of any morality that is Bravermann

[@DylanSargesson]

If the government advice is that we're not breaching International law, the Government should just publish it or at least show it to the other party leaders on Privy Council terms so that we can stop talking about it or not without breaking confidentiality.

[@Monica23881]

The document contains signatures of judges, attorneys, govt.people and law professors making the solid case for the violation of international law - not a query but a "cease and desist." This is the kind of activity that leads to war crimes trials. You can find this document online via Google.

[@Relugus]

Its pretty clear that the US and UK don't support the Oslo Accords, while pretending to, which makes them deceitful liara.

[@bobhowison5714]

I blame Cameron for the Manchester Arena bombing which was carried out by an angry Libyan family. Had Cameron and his French counterpart not destroyed Libya in 2011, then that family would have not been in this country.

[@samanthacollins875]

To say we only sell a small fraction so it makes no difference is a limited argument. Strategic Cyprus is a definite military asset of Israel which will make a difference.

[@tracymuckle8512]

On March 22nd, while reducing Gaza to rubble, Israel "announced" the largest land grab in the West Bank since the Oslo Agreement was signed. International 'law' apparently doesn't apply to Israel

[@user-zw8qu9me9x]

And how many UN resolutions are they in breach of?

[@tracymuckle8512]

@@user-zw8qu9me9x Resolution (A/HRC/55/L.13) on the Right of the Palestinian people to self-determination, adopted by a vote of 42 in favour, 2 against and 3 abstentions, the Council calls upon Israel, the occupying power, to immediately end its occupation of the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem. Want more?

[@user-zw8qu9me9x]

@@tracymuckle8512 I suspect you're making an incorrect presumption. I'm not implying the absence of such breaches by Israel. I'm implying their existence

[@tracymuckle8512]

@@user-zw8qu9me9x Israels existence or the resolutions existence?

[@marilynbishop6684]

It’s election year in the UK and the US, the big parties will not upset their donors.

[@stephfoxwell4620]

The SNP did.

[@vivianjames9925]

What planet is Suella Braverman on. The difference between her, and Layla Moran was stark. In Moran you have a person with intelligence and compassion, who can get things done - and braverman is just plain mad!

[@user-st7kx2rk8p]

Who elected Cameron ???

[@kateosmond1090]

Sunak😂😂😂

[@user-st7kx2rk8p]

@@kateosmond1090 who Elected Sunak

[@kateosmond1090]

@@user-st7kx2rk8p liz truss

[@travelhelps7071]

Very depressed. Layla Moran explained the importance and our potential influences and you poo-poo oh she's a Liberal Democrat and wants to pressure the government and "westminster bubble" blah blah. Shame on you for relegating your commentary to this level. Some politicians ARE doing their level best to change the status quo

[@Dragonsitter]

Not as if we make that much money from the arms with Israel. But ir would make a BIG point with the Israeli gov

[@audreymcgready4329]

Money should not come into this before all those lives.

[@user-zw8qu9me9x]

Dragonsitter: It would also put pressure on the USA with regard to their own more significant arms sales

[@ufoc700]

This pod was out last week on Spotify. Can the uploads be simultaneous, please?

[@stephfoxwell4620]

Cameron ? Is it to do with dairy by products? The Only Whey Is Ethics.

[@asphaltpilgrim]

"People leaving and not able to return", the hypocrisy of Israel is prodigious - one might almost call it divine. There are fundamentalists in every religion, but monotheism has the very best fundamentalists. 🤨😔

[@giffgaffnettwork5626]

The folded arms of Maitlis indicate her opinion on this topic. Giving balance through gritted teeth is a continuing feature of these broadcasts.

[@davidcooks2379]

Let all Palestinians out to Jordan and Egypt!

[@mariamm7194]

Let all israelis to UK and US

[@nayastah1439]

@@mariamm7194NO we don't want them here in the UK ! send them over to their best funding buddies in the US

[@tonyduncan9852]

Democracy falls as Gangsterism rises. Worldwide. Let us not be criminal.

[@Jericho642]

But we're only in breach of the law in a very limited and specific way...

[@leoninocat5070]

So It's ok then?

[@petermcculloch4933]

Nice to have someone who can pull a few strings.We are all equal but some, who are wealthy enough or know the right people, are more equal than the rest of us.Everyone else will be no better off than the average Palestinian is.

[@kdot4102]

Jon Sopel speaks with such authority on topics which he has little knowledge on or can easily be refuted with an iota of journalistic effort.

[@rahabhassan6541]

Ukraine is different, they have a fighting trained army with military support whereas Gazan are defenceless sitting ducks.

[@rahabhassan6541]

Cameron has shown himself to be a wimp! All talk and no trousers

[@rahabhassan6541]

Britain 🇬🇧 is a very vital voice, a powerful nation RESPECTED by all the Middle Eastern countries. It needs to SPEAK up and stop supplying Israel with weapons and fies not need America's approval or permission!

[@adrianaspalinky1986]

#UnelectedBureaucrat

[@p0ssiblypossiblynot557]

JOHN SOPEL & EMILY MAITLIS FEIGNING CONCERN , concerned with clicks. ADDRESS the OCCUPATION if you care

[@Free2BHuman]

Artifacts various continents &🇬🇧??🤔

[@superted6960]

Why not ask why Egypt doesn’t open the southern crossing to let aid in and people out? Obviously a bit too hard to deal with that.

[@Hill_Walker]

Because Israel controls what goes into Gaza, even from Egypt

[@chrisodei9452]

Egypt requires approval for all goods and people going in and out of Gaza as part of their peace agreement with Israel.

[@tompearce3610]

Israel appears to want to drive Palestinians out of Gaza. Not sure why you think Egypt would want to enable that. Also Egypt needs agreement with Israel about what goes in.

[@bushwhackeddos.2703]

One aspect of Zio nist policy I agree with, is facilitating mass Im migration into the west.

[@rahabhassan6541]

If Israel can accurately target Hamas and Iranian Embassy staff and Hizbollah, how can you say they didn't deliberately target those poor 7 Aid Workers.?

[@user-bu9nb8wr6e]

Anyone who visits Trump needs to be investigated.

[@gwarnant]

Is it me or no sound?

[@gwarnant]

Back now.

[@Christine-os7le]

No it has not you got it wrong both of you

[@ktay7382]

Cameron is supporting our allies as 🇬🇧 should do so

[@footbru]

"Third cousins are relatives who share a common great-great-grandparent, which is four generations away from both individuals." I call them "neighbours".

[@jfurl5900]

Talk about milking a situation ... Family yes .....third cousins ?? save them by all means save everyone if you can but it's stretching a thing by using third cousins to get sympathy.

[@claresmith-hill9417]

Emily, is your whippet with you in these podcasts? I have siht zhu's. I adore them but id never be as indulgent or felt as privileged to take them to work. Scoop has made you, John and Lewis a bit strange to me

[@Free2BHuman]

Unelected RSunak trafficking🚦🇮🇱⛔ in spite of L&Order/RBSystem🤔ok another example🇬🇧

[@captaincolumbus5946]

Lockup Cameron and shumac for aiding and abetting the Palestinian holocaust. Peace and love everyone 💕 Peace and love. 🇹🇹🚣‍♂️🇯🇴 Rick

[@davidcooks2379]

Did Layla Moran's relatives pay to Hamas to get out? Like Humza Yousaf did

[@alfsmith4936]

Becauth he thpends too much time in Thussexth?

[@bushwhackeddos.2703]

Cameron Cry pto.

[@davidcooks2379]

Remember, Israel doesn't have to allow aid if it's being diverted to Hamas. Which it is

[@mariamm7194]

Arent the hamas fighter all taken care of? How weak is IOF that they cant handle the aid delivery?