UK MP Brian Leishman (Labour MP for Alloa and Grangemouth) and Liberation parliamentary chair participated in a dedicated parliamentary debate on the conflict in Sudan on September 8, 2026. During the Westminster Hall parliamentary session, Leishman condemned the ongoing violence and highlighted that Sudan faces the world’s worst humanitarian crisis and its largest displacement of people.
- Calling for Action: Leishman and fellow Labour MPs used the debate to press the UK government for stronger international action, civilian protection, and an immediate ceasefire.
- Highlighting Foreign Influence: The debate addressed geopolitical complications in the region.
- Follow-up: Following the speeches by Leishman and his colleagues, the UK Minister for International Development and Africa issued formal correspondence on September 25, 2026, acknowledging the committee’s focus and the urgent need to address the risk of widespread famine in Sudan
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