Israel-Hamas war: ‘From the river to the sea’ chant is “deeply offensive to many” – No. 10 October 30, 2023 Downing Street has expressed concerns over the chant “from the river to the sea,” describing it as “deeply offensive” to many, amid growing controversy surrounding the rhetoric used in recent pro-Palestinian demonstrations. The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said it is a matter for the police to decide on the appropriate response when confronted with the [...]
Forget the UK, how has Europe dealt with pro-Palestine marches? November 10, 2023 This week a Yougov poll showed half of the UK thinks the pro-Palestine march planned for this Saturday 11 November ought to be banned. The Home Secretary has dubbed it a “hate march”. The ethics – and law – around banning marches is controversial. In the UK Sir Mark Rowley, head of the Metropolitan Police [...]
Israel-Gaza: Keir Starmer refuses to back ceasefire October 31, 2023 The Labour Party leader said while he “understood” the calls for both sides to lay down weapons he did “not believe that is the correct position now, for two reasons”.
Major policing operation as capital braces for Armistice Day pro-Palestine march November 11, 2023 Police are braced for hundreds of thousands of people descending on the capital for what is expected to be one of the largest political marches in British history on Saturday. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak issued a plea for “unity” amid tensions over a pro-Palestinian march set to go ahead on the day the UK marks [...]
Home Secretary under fire ahead of Armistice Day pro-Palestine protest November 11, 2023 Home Secretary Suella Braverman remains under fire from all sides after her allegations of bias were disowned by Downing Street and criticised by the Police Federation.
McDonald’s trades below expectations as Israel-Gaza war protests hurt sales February 5, 2024 McDonald’s traded below investor expectations and sales slowed in many markets in part due to protests over the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Global sales across its stores grew 3.4 per cent in the fourth quarter below analyst expectations of 4.7 per cent. While revenue reached $6.41bn (£5.11bn) down 0.7 per cent from estimates of $6.45bn [...]
McDonald’s buys back Israeli restaurants after Gaza boycott damages sales April 5, 2024 McDonald’s will buy back all of its Israeli restaurants following a boycott of the brand after it handed thousands of free meals to soldiers in the country.
Braverman accused of ’emboldening’ far right after clashes with police November 11, 2023 Suella Braverman has been accused of emboldening far-right protesters after some clashed with police in London on Armistice Day, with calls growing for Rishi Sunak to sack her.
Counter-protesters gather near Cenotaph ahead of pro-Palestine demonstration November 11, 2023 Counter-protesters gathered near the Cenotaph in central London ahead of a pro-Palestine demonstration on Armistice Day which is expected to be one of the largest political marches in British history. A large crowd of people bearing St George’s flags was seen walking along Embankment and shouting “England till I die” shortly after 10 am on [...]
Over 60 MPs call for Sir Lindsay Hoyle to quit as Speaker over Gaza vote February 22, 2024 Over 60 MPs have called for Sir Lindsay Hoyle to resign as Speaker of the House of Commons following a row over votes on an Israel-Gaza ceasefire.