A LIBERAL Democrat MP facing party disciplinary action over a statement about Israel's treatment of Palestinians ahead of tomorrow's Holocaust Memorial Day has defended his actions.
David Ward sparked a backlash after putting a statement on his website honouring those who died during the Holocaust but accusing Jews in Israel of "inflicting atrocities on Palestinians ... on a daily basis".
The Bradford East MP said: "I feel strongly about this issue. I keep re-reading what I said because I have heard so many comments about how outrageous this is.
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