The Speaker of the House of Commons has reminded an NDP MP about parliamentary rules governing the use of props after she wore a pro-Palestinian pin while accusing Israel of genocide.
MP Heather McPherson wore the watermelon-shaped pin, which has become a symbol of solidarity with Palestinians, on Nov. 18. She was cautioned over the pin by Speaker Greg Fergus during question period.
McPherson said in the House that a United Nations report had found Israel’s intervention in Gaza is “consistent with the characteristics of genocide” and she asked when the Liberals will sanction the Israeli government and put in place an “actual arms embargo.”…