Take action now to protect local democracy for Palestine! The UK Government is trying to prevent local authorities from divesting from companies linked to Israel’s illegal occupation and settlements on Palestinian land. Authorities which refuse to contract with such companies are also being targeted. Please take action and make your voice heard: send a message …
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 …
Palestine was once again one of the key issues supported by the UK trade union movement at the TUC Congress in Brighton in September 2015. Hundreds of delegates have shown their support, by visiting the Palestine Solidarity Campaign stall in the exhibition area, by wearing a Palestine lanyard, signing the petition against the siege …
Just one day before the Israeli General Election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stood in an East Jerusalem settlement and pledged in a televised interview that he would never agree to a Palestinian state. He also made an election commitment not to halt settlement construction. The next day, he and his Likud party were re-elected to …
Parliament has now dissolved and won’t return until 11th May 2015 at the earliest. THURSDAY 26 MARCH 2015 1. Dame Joan Ruddock: [extract from her valedictory speech] Another great regret is to see the plight of yet another generation of Palestinians. I cannot believe that the international community has tolerated such oppression for so long. …
Tipping Point – join us at our action summit This Saturday 14th March, 10-4pm, SOAS Vernon Square campus, London WC1X 9EW PSC’s action summit is tomorrow (Saturday). Registration is now closed but there are a few places still available, first come, first served. Held by the PSC and SOAS Palestine Society. This summit is …
Will you put Palestine on the political map? As our #VotePalestine campaign continues to grow we are delighted to let you know that over 15,000 messages have been sent to candidates in 623 constituencies! However, whilst these are encouraging results, this really is just the beginning. It is vital for each candidate to receive …
Click here to view this email in your browser Forward this email to a friend The Palestine Solidarity Campaign works for peace & justice for Palestinians, in support of human rights & against all racism Gaza Winter Crisis Please take urgent action for Gaza – we need to increase political pressure In Gaza, 1.8 …
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 …
