Candidate Statements:
"I’m happy to have been introduced to the important work of the British Arab Assembly, especially as I used to Co-Chair Jewish Arab Dialogue 30 years ago – my former Co-Chair now lives in Amman, and we remain very close friends.
Prior to joining the Green Party in 1997 – and simultaneously – I have campaigned for peace and human rights in Israel-Palestine with Jewish and joint Jewish-Palestinian groups, including Jews for Justice for Palestinians; visited projects in the South Hebron Hills, Hebron, Bethlehem, Silwan, East Jerusalem, and Jenin; demonstrated in Palestine against settlements and the wall; and was the financial administrator for the Freedom Theatre’s UK tour of The Siege.
The Green Party has consistently condemned Hamas’s attacks and the taking of hostages, and we have demanded their release – unconditionally – ever since. We have also been calling for a permanent bilateral ceasefire in Gaza since 17th October 2023 and will continue to do so. The Green Party has long opposed the arms trade and called for an end to the UK's involvement. We are also keen for the International Court of Justice to proceed to complete its work. The United Kingdom needs to go beyond its current stance and become a genuine advocate for human rights. We need to be challenging any human rights abuses even when they are linked to our friends and allies.
I am Chair of Jewish Greens and we, together with Muslim Greens, published this joint statement (yes, there are many British Arabs who are not Muslim but thought it might be of interest)
Jewish and Muslim Greens United Against Antisemitism and Islamophobia
Together, we oppose any efforts to exploit the ongoing tragedy in Israel-Palestine to foster division, intensify antisemitism, Islamophobia and other forms of racism.
Within our communities, individuals and groups hold differing views. However, we recognise our shared common humanity and our collective pain. It's crucial to build bridges that encourage unity and prevent division from taking root.
We live in a multicultural, multi-faith society. That is something to be celebrated, enjoyed, and safeguarded.
Furthermore, we firmly reject racist misinformation and hate speech, perpetuated by certain media narratives. We oppose external pressures urging us to adopt specific stances or actions.
We will continue to work to help all party members have a better understanding of what constitutes anti-Jewish and anti-Muslim racism. We will persist in our collective efforts, working for a fairer, greener future." Vivian Lichtenstein, Green Party
What we asked:
"Given current events in the Middle East, in particular reference to Palestine, the general election is a sensitive period for British Arab voters, many of whom remain undecided whom to vote for on July the 4th with traditional party loyalties largely shifting. As a parliamentary candidate who has a large contingent of British Arab voters in your prospective constituency we would like to ask if you would issue a statement in support of the British Arab community in the UK and their importance of their political representation in the upcoming general election and wider political life."
2024 General Election Candidates
- Helen Baxter (Liberal Democrats)
- Angela Michelle Carter-Begbie (Reform UK)
- Abby Jan Dharamsey (Independent)
- Samia Hersi (Conservative and Unionist Party)
- Vivien Lichtenstein (Green Party)
- Irakli Menabde (Workers Party of Britain)
- Georgia Gould (Labour)
Email Addresses
- Contact us for Helen's email
- queensparkandmaidavale@reformuk.com
- abbyqpmv@gmail.com
- samia@samiahersi.uk
- vivien.lichtenstein@votegreen.uk
- hello@workersparty-queensparkmaidavale.com.
- campaign@georgiagould.co.uk
Incumbent
Was Tulip Siddiq but boundaries have changed, Siddiq is now running for Hampstead & Highgate.
Ceasefire Vote (November 2023)
Siddiq abstained
