Row over Starmer’s call to ban some pro-Palestine protests
Keir Starmer has called for a ban on some pro-Palestine protests amid concerns over rising antisemitism and recent attacks on Jewish communities in the UK. His proposal has sparked backlash from political figures and civil liberties advocates who argue that peaceful protests should not be restricted. While some leaders support a pause in marches, others emphasize the importance of protecting democratic rights.
- ▪Keir Starmer suggested banning certain pro-Palestine protests in response to antisemitic incidents, including the Golders Green terror attack.
- ▪The prime minister's independent adviser on antisemitism, Lord Mann, opposed the idea, calling it unconscionable to ban peaceful protests.
- ▪Green Party leader Zack Polanski accused Starmer of using Jewish communities' fears to justify authoritarian restrictions on protest.
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NewsUKUK PoliticsRow over Starmer’s call to ban some pro-Palestine protestsThe prime minister called on marchers who hear chants of ‘globalise the Intifada’ to stop and ask themselves: ‘Why am I not calling this out?’Kate Devlin Whitehall Editor Saturday 02 May 2026 17:28 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"CF1:2969129To1","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/starmer-ban-protest-palestine-antisemitism-b2969500.html","title":"Row over Starmer’s call to ban some pro-Palestine protests"}}Starmer raises concern over…
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