Almost 140 arrested at protest against Palestine Action ban outside US embassy in London

Met alleges demonstrators ‘meeting to purposefully commit a crime’ in largest such gathering under BurnhamAlmost 140 people have been arrested at the largest mass demonstrations under Andy Burnham’s premiership opposing the proscription of Palestine Action.Hundreds of people gathered outside the US embassy in Battersea, south London, holding signs that read: “I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action.” Demonstrators also held a vigil in support of the group outside the US consulate in Edinburgh. Continue reading...