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UK Pro-Palestine Protests Planned for Armistice Day
Pro-Palestine activists plan large-scale protests in the UK on Armistice Day, prompting anger from veterans and concerns from authorities.
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PoliticsMiddle EastIsraelProtestActivismRemembranceVeterans
Youth DemandJust Stop OilThe Royal British LegionVeterans AssociationMetropolitan Police
Arthur CliftonSam GriffithsTony HayesPhilip Ingram
- What happened during last year's similar protest?
- Last year's Remembrance Sunday protest in London, also pro-Palestinian, resulted in violence, 140 arrests and the participation of over 300,000 people; this year's planned events are expected to be equally disruptive, if not more so.
- What is the stance of the police on the planned protests?
- The Metropolitan Police have stated that any attempts to disrupt Armistice Day events would be unacceptable, suggesting that law enforcement will be prepared to respond to the protests.
- What groups are organizing the planned protests in the UK?
- Pro-Palestine activists in the UK, affiliated with Youth Demand and Just Stop Oil, are planning nationwide coordinated protests on Armistice Day (November 11th) to disrupt Remembrance Sunday events.
- What is the goal of the planned protests and where will they take place?
- The planned protests aim to disrupt Remembrance Sunday events across five British cities, potentially including Birmingham and Manchester, causing significant road disruptions and potentially leading to arrests.
- How have veterans and other organizations responded to the planned protests?
- Veterans and organizations like the Royal British Legion have expressed anger and concern over the planned disruptions, emphasizing the significance of Remembrance Day for commemorating fallen soldiers.