UK PM Starmer urges ban on certain pro‑Palestine protests, sparks political row
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 13:47 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
Prime Minister Keir Starmer called on demonstrators chanting “globalise the Intifada” to stop and questioned why he was not being challenged, igniting a debate over free speech and public order. Critics argue the proposal infringes on lawful protest rights, while supporters say it is needed to curb extremist rhetoric. The Independent covered the ensuing controversy within UK politics.