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Why is a pro-Palestine march happening on Saturday and why is it controversial?

Organisers have predicted that half a million people will attend this weekend’s pro-Palestine demonstration in London.

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2023

Can a protest legally be stopped? Armistice Day pro-Palestine march set to go ahead

PM Rishi Sunak has been vocal about his opinion that the pro-Palestine march on Armistice Day is 'disrespectful'

Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2023

Braverman’s future hangs in balance amid pro-Palestine Armistice Day march row – live

Home secretary accused of putting police at risk of violent attacks by claiming they are biased towards demonstrators

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023

Sunak makes U-turn on pro-Palestine Armistice protest after threat to hold Met chief accountable - live

Row over pro-Palestine march continues despite organisers stressing it won’t go near the Cenotaph this weekend

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023

Wednesday briefing: Should a pro-Palestine march on Armistice Day be banned?

In today’s newsletter: The Metropolitan police has resisted calls to ban a march in support of a ceasefire in Gaza – but that may not be the end of the story

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023

Foreign Secretary says Government favours ‘humanitarian pause’ over ceasefire

James Cleverly told reporters in Japan a ceasefire would hamper Israel’s ability to defend itself.

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023

Armistice Day demo to go ahead as ‘law gives no absolute power’ for ban – Met

Sir Mark Rowley resisted pressure heaped on the force by politicians including Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to block the gathering.

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023

Police guard Rochdale cenotaph after graffiti and damage to wreaths reported

Two teenagers being charged with public nuisance offences and in another incident ‘Free Palestine’ has been sprayed on monument

The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023

Met Police will do 'everything it can' to stop Armistice Day protest disruption, Rowley pledges

Armistice Day demo to go ahead as force vows to prevent any disruption

Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2023

Met says pro-Palestine Armistice Day demo to go ahead as ‘law gives no absolute power’ for ban

Sir Mark Rowley resisted pressure heaped on the force by politicians including Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to block the gathering

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023