Today, the student movement has issued a powerful united statement in solidarity with the people of Palestine. Amongst the signatories are National Union of Students Officers representing millions of students across Britain and over 100 pro-Palestine student leaders and activists from colleges and universities. The statement follows a wide array of solidarity activities that have …
The depth and diversity of the support for the Palestinian cause amongst the British people was reflected in the march and rally for Gaza that took place in central London on Saturday 26th July. Police estimate that 45,000 marched from the Israeli embassy in Kensington to Parliament Square, but the actual number looked much higher, …
Last Saturday (19 July), 100,00 protesters marched through the streets of London, from Whitehall to the Israeli embassy, demanding an end to the massacre in Gaza. This Saturday, they are also calling for an immediate arms embargo on Israel. Hugh Lanning, Chair of PSC, said: “Israel is in violation of international law with its attack …
Today, MPs Jeremy Corbyn, Diane Abbott and Jim Fitzpatrick, along with the film director Ken Loach, and Hugh Lanning (Chair) and Sarah Colborne (Director) of Palestine Solidarity Campaign handed in an open letter to the Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street calling for an immediate arms embargo on Israel. The letter was signed by …
An open letter calling on David Cameron to halt Britain’s arms trade with Israel will be delivered to Downing Street tomorrow by MPs and Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC). MPs including Jeremy Corbyn and Caroline Lucas are among the signatories condemning Israel’s massacre in Gaza and calling for an immediate arms embargo on Israel. Other signatories …
STOP THE MASSACRE IN GAZA END THE ARMS TRADE WITH ISRAEL – SANCTIONS NOW! Date: Saturday 26 July Assemble outside the Israeli embassy at midday (High Street Kensington, London) For march to Parliament Rally at Parliament at 2.30pm Stop the massacre More than 700 Palestinians have been killed and more than 4,000 injured since 7 …
[Photo: thousands march down Piccadilly, London on 19th July] The country showed its support for Gaza on Saturday 19th July, as 100,000 people marched through the streets of London in solidarity with the Palestinians. Protesters gathered outside the Prime Minister’s residence at Downing Street, to hear speakers including Diane Abbott MP and Andy Slaughter MP, …
Around 5,000 protestors blocked the road outside the BBC’s London studios yesterday for two hours, shouting ‘BBC, shame on you’. (15th July) The protestors were demanding that the broadcaster start reflecting the reality of Gaza’s occupation and siege in its coverage of the current assaults. Hugh Lanning, Chair of Palestine Solidarity Campaign, handed a letter …
Noam Chomsky, John Pilger and Ken Loach are among 45,000 signatories who have signed an open letter to the BBC calling on its journalists to reflect the reality of Gaza’s occupation while reporting on Israel’s current assault. MPs Andy Slaughter and Katy Clark have also signed the letter, along with musician Brian Eno and comedian …