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Parliament scrutinises arms exports

On Thursday 30th October, there was a general debate in Westminster Hall, dealing with the Scrutiny of Arms Exports and Arms Controls (2014). This was the first Joint Report from the Committees on Arms Export Controls: – Sir John Stanley, chairman of the joint committee: [passage omitted]  In turning to Israel, I want to make …

Jerusalem – statement from PSC Vice-Chair

The  Palestine Solidarity Campaign welcomes Sweden’s decision to recognise the state of Palestine at a time when the Palestinian people face unprecedented aggression and violence from Israel.  Recent events in Jerusalem which have included attacks on civilians, closure of the Alaqsa mosque, new illegal settlement announcements and home demolitions have raised tensions to unprecedented levels. …

Jewish Chronicle reissues correction to PSC story

The Press Complaints Commission (PCC) has demanded that The Jewish Chronicle reissue a correction to a story which made false claims about Palestine Solidarity Campaign and our director, Sarah Colborne. The demand came after The Jewish Chronicle (JC) failed to adhere to an agreement made with the PCC that the original correction would remain on the homepage of …

Baroness Warsi Lords Middle-East speech

Baroness Warsi (Conservative) spoke in the Middle East and North Africa debate in the House of Lords on 30 October 2014. There she launched a stinging rebuke on the Government’s policy on Palestine.  ” My Lords, I thank my noble friend Lord Risby for calling this debate at what is a timely moment to assess the …

PSC update: comedy night

  Alexei Sayle and Jeremy Hardy to headline Palestine Comedy Night The Palestine Solidarity Campaign works for peace & justice for Palestinians, in support of human rights & against all racism   Tuesday 4 November Red Gallery 1-3 Rivington Street London   Palestine Solidarity Campaign is proud to present the second instalment in a series …

Alexei Sayle & Jeremy Hardy live

Palestine Solidarity Campaign is proud to present the second instalment in a series of Stand Up For Palestine live comedy fundraisers. Join us on Tuesday 4th November at Red Gallery for live performances from the legendary Alexei Sayle, who will be compering the fantastic night, with headline act Jeremy Hardy, award winning Tom Allen, and …

Parliament Update 27 October

THURSDAY 30 OCTOBER 2014 1. Urgent Question to the Home Secretary, asked by Mark Lazarowicz: Will she make a statement on why the Government have decided not to support search and rescue operations for refugees and migrants in the Mediterranean? – Dianne Abbott: [extract] Some of us are reminded of nothing more than the Exodus, …

Jewish Chronicle prints correction to PSC story

On 17th July 2014, The Jewish Chronicle published an online story on its homepage headlined Pro-Palestinian group says its supporters made antisemitic comments This was a completely false headline, and attributed comments to Palestine Solidarity Campaign’s Director, Sarah Colborne, which were never made. The report also began falsely, with this introductory paragraph: ‘The Palestine Solidarity …