A LABOUR MP who accused Rishi Sunak of having “blood on his hands” over Gaza accepted a £9,000 trip from the government of Qatar — which gives homes to Hamas leaders.
Tahir Ali accused the PM of being partly to blame for the killing of thousands of Palestinians.
AlamyTahir Ali accused the PM of being partly to blame for the killing of thousands of Palestinians[/caption]
But the Birmingham Hall Green MP was invited to Qatar by its foreign affairs ministry in September — weeks before Hamas attacked Israel.
Hamas runs an office in Qatar and several of its leaders live there.
Mr Ali recorded that his trip cost £8,972 for flights, accommodation and food for himself and a family member.
Tory MP Brendan Clarke-Smith branded him a hypocrite, saying: “ “Tahir Ali’s disgraceful remarks at PMQs show Labour really haven’t changed at all.
“It should come as no surprise that despite his virtue signalling and claims to be defending human rights, he is quite happy to accept stays in swanky hotels for him and a plus one from somewhere with a questionable record themselves and where the leaders of Hamas seek sanctuary.
“This is yet more hypocrisy from Labour MPs.”
Mr Ali was contacted for comment.
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