G4S has announced that it will be selling its subsidiary, G4S Israel, “in the next 12 to 24 months”. For the last four years, G4S has been the target of a sustained campaign by Palestine Solidarity Campaign and other groups involved in the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement because of its connection with the …
Media release The government has published guidance (17 February, 2016) for councils and other public bodies on boycotts and procurements. The guidance aims to prevent what the government has called “inappropriate procurement boycotts by public authorities”. Commenting on the publication of the Procurement Policy Note, Hugh Lanning, Chair of Palestine Solidarity Campaign, said: “It is …
Today, 14 February 2016, the UK Government announced, via the media, that it would be setting out guidance to prevent public bodies from supporting Palestinian rights through their procurement and investment policies Hugh Lanning, Chair of Palestine Solidarity Campaign, has condemned this move as ‘a gross attack on our democratic freedoms and the independence of public …
On Wednesday 4 February, Councillor Mick Bowman and Councillor David Stockdale took a Labour motion through Newcastle City Council, opposing the Tories plan to curb the power of Councils to divest from unethical companies or countries. The motion passed and was adopted as policy by the Council. Text of the Motion Notice of Motion – ethical policy …
UNISON is speaking out against the Government’s attack on Local Pension Funds divestment On the eve of their conference last October, the Conservative Party made the surprising announcement they would stop what they call “divisive town hall boycotts and sanctions”. The government planned to address non-existent concerns about “militant divestment campaigns against UK defence and Israeli …
Great news! This week the Labour Party announced they are no longer going to be using G4S for their conference security. This decision by the Labour Party, which now represents 330,000 members and many more supporters, sends a clear message: our political parties can stand up and act ethically and responsibly, and this can be at …
Dangerous Conservative plans put local democracy and political freedoms at risk Conservatives plan to ban local government from making independent, ethical decisions about procurement and investments For immediate release The UK Conservative Party has announced plans to ban local councils from using ethical procurement policies and divesting from companies complicit with Israel’s occupation and …
We are experiencing a full-frontal attack on civil liberties, and restrictions on the right to protest, to organise, and to speak out and question foreign policy. Although this is particularly impacting upon Palestine solidarity campaigners, this attack is pernicious and far-reaching, and will affect everyone’s ability to speak out, to question and to challenge Government …
Actors, authors, academics and architects have today called on the government to push for immediate sanctions on Israel until it abides by international law and ends its occupation of Palestinian land. They join other big names from the world of film and rock music, as well as 20,000 members of the public, who have signed …