Statement on the Global Sumud Flotilla

The Global Sumud Flotilla which was on a humanitarian mission to Gaza to provide Aid was intercepted on 2 October 2025 with activists including my constituent Sijaad Hussain on board. 

I was contacted by the family of my constituent Mr Sijaad Hussain on 2 October 2025 when the boat  “All In” was intercepted and soon as I heard that Mr Hussain’s boat was intercepted I contacted the Foreign and Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) immediately to raise Mr Hussain’s case.

As a British Citizen the FCDO offer consular services to British citizens aboard. Once it was confirmed Mr Hussain was a British citizen, I remained in contact with the FCDO and Mr Hussain’s family. I was able to report to the family and supporters that Mr Hussain was no longer detained and on his way home on Saturday 4 October 2025. 

I would like to thank Minister Hamish Falconer MP, Minister for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan, for ensuring the safe return of Mr Hussain. 

Please also see my earlier post on the letter to the Foreign Secretary dated 25 September 2025.