Edward Leigh
Edward Leigh is a British Conservative politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for Gainsborough since 1997. Known for his traditionalist views, Leigh has held various positions within the government, including serving as a minister in the Ministry of Defence. He played a prominent role in advocating for the recognition of Palestine, breaking ranks with party leadership to call for the UK's formal acknowledgment of Palestinian statehood.
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Edward Leigh urged caution regarding the situation in Iran.
After failing to win the peace prize, Trump turns his focus to Nobel prize for war | John Crace
United Kingdom· 2026-03-02
Edward Leigh, a Conservative MP, is among the signatories of the letter calling for recognition of Palestine.
Cabinet ministers and third of MPs call on Starmer to recognise state of Palestine | Foreign policyUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-25
Edward Leigh is the longest-serving MP in parliament who signed the letter advocating for Palestinian statehood.
220 MPs call for Keir Starmer to recognise Palestinian stateUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-25
Leigh is noted for his long-standing support of Israel and his provocative question regarding genocide.
A moment of judgment has come at last: not just for Netanyahu but for his enablers | Owen JonesUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-21
Edward Leigh asked Falconer if he was aware of the moral question regarding genocide in Gaza.
UK officials suspect Macron will delay French Palestine recognition | Palestinian territoriesUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-17
Edward Leigh is one of the senior Conservative MPs who signed the letter for Palestine recognition.
Senior Tory MPs and peers break ranks to call for recognition of Palestine | Palestinian territoriesUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-06
