NDP MP’s Pin Supporting Palestinians Draws Warning From House Speaker

NDP MP’s Pin Supporting Palestinians Draws Warning From House Speaker
NDP MP Heather McPherson rises in the House of Commons on Nov. 19, 2024, after being warned by Speaker Greg Fergus for wearing a prop. House of Commons/Screenshot via The Epoch Times
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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, in the House on Nov. 18. She was cautioned by Speaker Greg Fergus during question period.

Noé Chartier
Noé Chartier
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Noé Chartier is a senior reporter with the Canadian edition of The Epoch Times. Twitter: @NChartierET
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