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What Actually Happened When Hundreds Defied the Palestine Action Ban?

Charlotte England

Saturday’s mass action in Parliament Square saw the greatest number of arrests by London’s Met police at any single event since 1961 - but it also forced officers to admit they couldn’t cope. Novara Media was on the ground all day. Here’s what really happened.

Police Fail to Arrest Hundreds Who Defy Palestine Action Ban

Charlotte England

More than 500 people took part in mass civil disobedience against the ban. The police had claimed they would arrest everyone, but failed to remove the majority within the first hour of protest.

Bin workers on strike in Birmingham. REUTERS/Jaimi Joy

Birmingham Bin Workers Encouraged to Retrain for Jobs That Don’t Exist

Polly Smythe

At-risk refuse workers were encouraged to avoid a pay cut by retraining for new roles. There was just one problem: these jobs don't exist. Polly Smythe reports.

Stephen Cotton, ITF general secretary. Photo: Digitalwillow

Rolex-Wearing Union Leader Faces Allegations of Union-Busting

Simon Childs

Staff at the International Transport Workers’ Federation stand up for the rights of millions of workers across the world. Now they’re being subjected to a ‘sham’ redundancy process. Simon Childs reports.

The Royal Opera House Cancelled One Israeli Show. Staff Demand It Axe Them All

Polly Smythe

On Monday, the Royal Ballet and Opera cancelled a planned production of Tosca at the Israeli National Opera. Workers say the institution must refuse all work with Israel indefinitely. Polly Smythe reports.

A demonstrator holds a Union Jack flag, during an anti-immigration protest outside the Britannia International Hotel in Canary Wharf, London, Britain, July 27, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Jaimi Joy

How a Mail on Sunday Story About a Non-Existent ‘Migrant Crime Wave’ Led to an Anti-Migrant Protest

Simon Childs

Anti-migrant organisers used a Mail on Sunday story as the direct inspiration for a protest happening this weekend. Simon Childs reports.

A Palestine flag outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London.

High Court Grants Judicial Review of Palestine Action Ban

Charlotte England

A judge has sided with Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori, over home secretary Yvette Cooper. A full legal challenge will now go ahead.

A man with white hair and red tie smiles at the camera

Reform Voters Prefer Corbyn to Starmer on Almost Every Metric, New Polling Shows

Rivkah Brown

Reform voters think the new party co-founder is more intelligent, trustworthy, hard-working and principled than the prime minister, suggesting Starmer’s attempts to woo the right aren’t working. Rivkah Brown reports.

Gail’s Denies Using CCTV to Spy on Workers

Polly Smythe

The bougie bakery chain has seen rapid growth in affluent, Lib Dem-voting areas. It now faces allegations of punishing work conditions and union busting. Polly Smythe reports.

Meet the Pro-Israel Lawyers Hounding the NHS

Harriet Williamson

It’s had children’s artwork removed from hospitals, doctors banned from wearing watermelon pins and claimed craft pens evoked 7 October. Are UK Lawyers for Israel really the cartoon villains they appear? Harriet Williamson takes a closer look.

Anti-immigration protestors taunt asylum seekers inside Bell Hotel in Epping, behind a cordon of police. Lab Ky Mo/SOPA Images/Reuters Connect

Far-Right Agitators Are Gearing up for Another Summer of Hate

Simon Childs

Anti-immigration activists are holding protests in Norfolk, London and Essex as rightwing media fans the flames, prompting fears of a replay of last summer's racist riots. Simon Childs reports.

Counter protesters hold up signs that claim there are '2 million human shields in Gaza' and are protected by the police.

‘It’s a Free Country’, Claims Police Officer Protecting Genocide-Denying Counter Protesters

Charlotte England

100 people were arrested in one day for supporting Palestine Action. Charlotte England reports.

Police officers arrest protesters in Parliament Square on 12 July 2025 who were holding placards in support of Palestine Action, which has been banned under anti-terrorism laws. Being a member of, or showing support for, the activist group is now illegal in the UK. Vuk Valcic/ZUMA Press Wire/Reuters

Here’s What’s Happened Since the Palestine Action Ban

Harriet Williamson

This weekend more protesters will risk arrest under terror legislation by defying the proscription of Palestine Action. Here’s a run down of what’s happened since the ban.

Clockwise from left: James McAsh, Kieron Williams, Sarah King, Neil Coyle. Photos: James McAsh on Bluesky, Back the Bakerloo, Southwark Council, Neil Coyle/ House of Commons

How Labour ‘Rigged’ an Election to Block a Leftwinger From Leading a Council

Polly Smythe

Labour used the accessibility provisions for a disabled councillor and single mum as a factional weapon in order to ‘rig’ an election. Polly Smythe reports.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham speaks during a demonstration agains1t cuts to the winter fuel allowance. Photo: Tejas Sandhu / SOPA Images via Reuters Connect

Unite Votes for Israel Arms Embargo

Polly Smythe

Unite has voted to support workers who refuse to handle Israeli weapons. Is this the first step towards an ‘arms embargo from below?’ Polly Smythe reports.

Activists sit in Parliament Square with signs

Dozens More ‘I Support Palestine Action’ Protesters Arrested

Steven Methven

For the second week running, demonstrators have been arrested for defying proscription by holding signs in Parliament Square. Other actions are planned in Bristol, Manchester, Cardiff and Derry.

Kai Cunningham speaking to YouTuber Wesley Winter. Credit: Wesley Winter/YouTube

Reform-Supporting Neo-Nazi Suspended From Party

Simon Childs

Exclusive: Kai Cunningham, described as ‘representative of the new Reform’, called for a ‘national socialist government’ and went on an antisemitic rant.

NHS lanyards with watermelon image on top and a cross made with Israeli flag colours

Revealed: How Pro-Israel Lawyers Threatened NHS Over Palestine Badges

Harriet Williamson

Exclusive: UK Lawyers for Israel pressured a London NHS trust to ban symbols of Palestinian solidarity among staff. Three healthcare workers are now taking legal action against the trust for discrimination. Harriet Williamson reports.

Birmingham Bin Workers Encouraged to Retrain for Jobs That Don’t Exist

Polly Smythe

Rolex-Wearing Union Leader Faces Allegations of Union-Busting

Simon Childs

The Royal Opera House Cancelled One Israeli Show. Staff Demand It Axe Them All

Polly Smythe

How a Mail on Sunday Story About a Non-Existent ‘Migrant Crime Wave’ Led to an Anti-Migrant Protest

Simon Childs

High Court Grants Judicial Review of Palestine Action Ban

Charlotte England

Reform Voters Prefer Corbyn to Starmer on Almost Every Metric, New Polling Shows

Rivkah Brown

Gail’s Denies Using CCTV to Spy on Workers

Polly Smythe

Meet the Pro-Israel Lawyers Hounding the NHS

Harriet Williamson

Far-Right Agitators Are Gearing up for Another Summer of Hate

Simon Childs

‘It’s a Free Country’, Claims Police Officer Protecting Genocide-Denying Counter Protesters

Charlotte England

Here’s What’s Happened Since the Palestine Action Ban

Harriet Williamson

How Labour ‘Rigged’ an Election to Block a Leftwinger From Leading a Council

Polly Smythe

Unite Votes for Israel Arms Embargo

Polly Smythe

Dozens More ‘I Support Palestine Action’ Protesters Arrested

Steven Methven

Reform-Supporting Neo-Nazi Suspended From Party

Simon Childs

Revealed: How Pro-Israel Lawyers Threatened NHS Over Palestine Badges

Harriet Williamson

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What Actually Happened When Hundreds Defied the Palestine Action Ban?

Charlotte England

Police Fail to Arrest Hundreds Who Defy Palestine Action Ban

Charlotte England

Birmingham Bin Workers Encouraged to Retrain for Jobs That Don’t Exist

Polly Smythe

Rolex-Wearing Union Leader Faces Allegations of Union-Busting

Simon Childs

The Royal Opera House Cancelled One Israeli Show. Staff Demand It Axe Them All

Polly Smythe

How a Mail on Sunday Story About a Non-Existent ‘Migrant Crime Wave’ Led to an Anti-Migrant Protest

Simon Childs

High Court Grants Judicial Review of Palestine Action Ban

Charlotte England

Reform Voters Prefer Corbyn to Starmer on Almost Every Metric, New Polling Shows

Rivkah Brown

Gail’s Denies Using CCTV to Spy on Workers

Polly Smythe

Meet the Pro-Israel Lawyers Hounding the NHS

Harriet Williamson

Far-Right Agitators Are Gearing up for Another Summer of Hate

Simon Childs

‘It’s a Free Country’, Claims Police Officer Protecting Genocide-Denying Counter Protesters

Charlotte England

Here’s What’s Happened Since the Palestine Action Ban

Harriet Williamson

How Labour ‘Rigged’ an Election to Block a Leftwinger From Leading a Council

Polly Smythe

Unite Votes for Israel Arms Embargo

Polly Smythe

Dozens More ‘I Support Palestine Action’ Protesters Arrested

Steven Methven

Reform-Supporting Neo-Nazi Suspended From Party

Simon Childs

Revealed: How Pro-Israel Lawyers Threatened NHS Over Palestine Badges

Harriet Williamson

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