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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Rajeev Syal and Aletha Adu

UK ministers consider ban on MPs engaging with pro-Palestine and climate protesters

Palestine Solidarity Campaign  protesters outside parliament
Members of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign protesting outside parliament on 21 February. Photograph: Tolga Akmen/EPA

Ministers are considering proposals to ban MPs and councillors from engaging with groups such as the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC), Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil.

The plans, put forward by the government’s adviser on political violence, John Woodcock, say mainstream political leaders should tell their representatives to employ a “zero-tolerance approach” to groups that use disruptive tactics or fail to stop “hate” on marches.

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