The United States and Israel have launched a dangerous military escalation against Iran, putting the lives of millions of people across the Middle East at risk.

This war was not inevitable. Peace and diplomacy were always options. Instead, we are witnessing a reckless escalation that could plunge the region into an even wider and more devastating conflict.

Yet the British government has already allowed UK military bases to be used by the United States for operations connected to this war — without a vote in Parliament and without transparency about the extent of Britain’s involvement.

Decisions that could drag Britain into war must not be taken behind closed doors.

That is why Jeremy Corbyn has introduced the Military Action (Parliamentary Approval) Bill, which would require parliamentary approval before:

• UK armed forces are deployed into armed conflict
• UK military bases are used by other countries to launch military operations

After months of devastating violence across the Middle East — from the ongoing genocide in Gaza to the dangerous escalation now involving Iran — the world must step back from the brink.

Britain should be working for peace, diplomacy and upholding international law.

Signed:
Jeremy Corbyn MP

Diane Abbott MP

Shockat Adam MP

Apsana Begum MP

Richard Burgon MP

Ellie Chowns MP

Ann Davies MP
Adnan Hussain MP

Imran Hussain MP

Brian Leishman MP

Rebecca Long-Bailey MP

Andy McDonald MP

John McDonnell MP

Iqbal Mohamed MP

Kate Osamor MP

Kim Johnson MP

Ayoub Khan MP

Ben Lake MP

Llinos Medi MP

Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP

Liz Saville Roberts MP

Hannah Spencer MP

Zarah Sultana MP

Jon Trickett MP

Nadia Whittome MP

Write to your MP today and urge them to support the Military Action (Parliamentary Approval) Bill.