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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Ben Quinn Political correspondent

Shabana Mahmood approves police request to ban al-Quds march in London

The home secretary arriving at Downing Street.
The home secretary arriving at Downing Street. Photograph: Aaron Chown/PA

A pro-Palestinian march in London on Sunday has been banned by Shabana Mahmood after police warned of a risk of “serious public disorder”.

The annual al-Quds Day march has drawn criticism over apparent backing for the Iranian regime after its organisers expressed support for the country’s late leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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