Pro-Palestinian marches have been hijacked, says minister
A Home Office minister has said pro-Palestinian marches in the UK have been 'hijacked' by individuals promoting antisemitism and division, though she emphasized that not all participants hold such views. The comments follow a stabbing attack in London declared a terror incident and renewed calls for temporary bans on such protests. While the government acknowledges the right to protest, it has approved some restrictions and is considering further measures to address public safety and antisemitic rhetoric.
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Pro-Palestinian marches have been hijacked, says ministerJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePaul SeddonPolitical reporterGetty ImagesA Home Office minister has said pro-Palestinian marches in British cities have been "hijacked" by people seeking to sow division, as the government's approach to the demonstrations comes under renewed scrutiny.Alex Davies-Jones said antisemitic activity had taken place during the marches, and insisted the government was prepared to approve bans where necessary.But she said protest remained a "fundamental right" - and it was important to stress that not everyone on the marches was antisemitic.
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