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Adrian Zorzut

West London council denies funding the production of 'indiscriminate weapons' for Israel

Israeli soldiers operate in Gaza Strip - (via REUTERS)

A West London council has insisted it is not funding the production of ‘indiscriminate weapons’ after concerns were raised that some of its pension fund is going to a company linked to the supply of arms to Israel.

Councillor Emma Dent-Coad has called on Kensington and Chelsea Council to move its pension fund away from any portfolio that includes Elbit Systems over fears the cash is funding a company producing weapons for use in the Israel-Hamas War.

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