The UK deputy prime minister, Oliver Dowden, has reiterated the government’s “grave concerns” about pro-Palestinian marches on Armistice Day despite assurances from organisers about avoiding the Cenotaph and the timing of their rally.
Following the injury on Saturday to four policeman and the arrest of 29 people at a rally in London against Israeli attacks on Gaza, Dowden said fruther demonstrations planned for next Saturday, 11 November, could lead to more unrest. He also said the rallies could be misconstrued as a sign of intimidation, especially towards the Jewish community.
