As the coalition of groups who have been organising the national marches calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, we condemn Michael Gove’s statement today. His redefinition of extremism, framed as a defence of democracy, is in reality an assault on core democratic freedoms, seeking to silence dissenting voices. His statement should cause alarm to everyone …
Three of Britain’s leading civil society organisations have rejected Lord Walney’s call for the government and other political parties to ban MPs from meeting with the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) and other groups. The statement – issued by Liberty, Friends of the Earth, England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, and Amnesty International UK – comes …
Tens of thousands of people expected to join national Day of Action for Palestine with call for UK government to stop arming Israel Around 100 actions are taking place in towns and cities across the UK Many of the actions are directed against Barclays Bank which holds substantial financial ties to arms companies supplying Israel …
The coalition organising the Palestine protests condemns the irresponsible comments of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak seeking to demonise those calling for a ceasefire. The long tradition of freedom of protest and expression in this country is being threatened. People have been protesting in unprecedented numbers because of their horror at the slaughter of thousands of …
Palestine march organisers call press conference in Parliament to respond to attacks on the right to protest Representatives of the coalition organising the national Palestine marches, along with MPs and civil liberties organisations, will hold a press conference tomorrow morning (Wednesday 28 February 2024) in Parliament to address the growing attacks on the right to …
Ninth National March for Palestine is part of Global Day of Action to stop Israel’s genocide in Gaza Hundreds of thousands expected to protest in London march to Israeli embassy Protests in 100 cities, in at least 45 countries across 6 continents Israel continues to defy International Court of Justice orders that it take steps …
Thousands of people vow not to bank with Barclays until it ends its complicity with Israeli genocide and apartheid 1500 people collectively close their Barclays accounts today (Friday 9 February) Thousands more pledge never to bank with Barclays, in echo of South African anti-apartheid struggle Barclays is condemned for its financial ties with arms companies …
Eighth National March for Palestine calls on UK government to end its complicity with Israel’s Genocide in Gaza Hundreds of thousands expected in London to condemn UK government actions and call for a ceasefire now! International Court of Justice has ruled there is plausible evidence that Israel is committing a genocide against Palestinian people in …
We are pleased to report that the Police have yielded and agreed that our march on February 3 will finish in Whitehall, the seat of government. We wish to thank all of those who have applied pressure to secure this significant victory for the right to protest. However, the police have not agreed to our …
The Metropolitan police are threatening to put obstacles in the way of this Saturday’s ‘Stop the Genocide, Ceasefire Now’ demonstration. For over 3 months people have been attending protests in London calling for a ceasefire to end Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Those marching in unprecedented number have been vindicated by the decision of …