Labour and protest groups push back against Starmer’s proposed bans on pro‑Palestine marches
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 11:53 UTC
- Sources: The Guardian UK
Organisers of pro‑Palestine demonstrations criticised Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s suggestion that some protests could be banned, calling it an attack on free assembly. The Guardian reported that supporters argue the proposals would undermine democratic rights and could stifle dissent over Israel’s actions in the Middle East.
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