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Palestine Action blocks Israeli defence firm UK site ahead of proscription vote

A spokesperson for the group said activists are ‘successfully disrupting’ business-as-usual at Elbit Systems in Bristol.

Evening Standard

Bob Vylan and Kneecap face criminal probe as BBC Glastonbury coverage criticised

The BBC expressed regret on Monday at not pulling its livestream of Bob Vylan’s ‘unacceptable’ set.

Evening Standard

Palestine Action spraying paint is not terrorism. As ministers abuse their powers, I feel a duty to speak out

We have laws to deal with crimes linked to protest. What this is really about is ministers complicit in the Gaza atrocities seeking to silence dissent, says actor Juliet Stevenson

The Guardian - UK

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See the full lists of acts who made political statements at Glastonbury 2025

Here are some of the acts who shared their views with audiences at this year’s Glastonbury Festival, from Kneecap to Rod Stewart

The National (Scotland)

Labour equate Palestine Action to 'Maniacs Murder Cult' in terror order

THE Labour Government is moving to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation at the same time as proscribing the neo-Nazi “Maniacs…

The National (Scotland)

Judge grants Palestine Action urgent hearing to try to stop ban taking effect

Co-founder of protest group to be given opportunity to apply for ‘interim relief’ to prevent proscription order

The Guardian - UK

Palestine Action takes UK Government to court over use of anti-terror laws

Palestine Action is seeking a legal challenge against the Labour Government’s bid to proscribe the group under anti-terror laws ...

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Palestine Action to legally challenge proscription under anti-terror law

An urgent hearing was held in the High Court on Monday for an application for judicial review on behalf of one of the founders.

The Independent UK

Palestine Action protest at Woolwich crown court as activists appear in the dock

Eighteen Palestine Action activists are awaiting trial on burglary and criminal damage charges

Evening Standard

Glastonbury organisers ‘appalled’ by Bob Vylan’s anti-IDF remarks during performance

Statement condemns comments made by London punk duo while police confirm investigation is under way

The Guardian - UK

Palestine Action documentary brought forward as makers fear being criminalised

THE filmmakers behind an award-winning documentary about Palestine Action have brought forward its release over fears they will be criminalised…

The National (Scotland)

Palestine Action is part of Britain’s proud history of protest. Proscribing it is an assault on democracy

Through decades of anti-racist campaigning, I have seen that peaceful, direct action can be the only way to get results, says campaigner Suresh Grover

The Guardian - UK

Palestine Action documentary makers fear being criminalised under anti-terror laws

Exclusive: Directors of To Kill a War Machine take legal advice as Home Office plans to proscribe protest group

The Guardian - UK

Nadine Shah plays voices of Gaza children during Glastonbury set

Nadine Shah also read an open letter from Artist for Palestine UK in her set on the Other Stage at Worthy Farm

Evening Standard

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The National (Scotland)

Home Office staff concerned over 'absurd' ban on Palestine Action, reports say

THE decision to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation has been described as “absurd” by Home Office staff, it has been reported.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish refugee charity ‘won’t shut up, it will show up’, says founder

“IT’S terrifying that kindness seems to be becoming more radical”, the founder and director of a Glasgow refugee charity says after what has…

Evening Standard

Two further terror arrests after vandalism of planes at RAF base

The spray painting was claimed by soon-to-be banned campaign group Palestine Action.

Evening Standard

Kneecap lead Glastonbury crowd in chants against Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer

In the run-up to the festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset, several politicians called for Kneecap to be removed from the line-up.

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Evening Standard

Kneecap rapper JJ Ó Dochartaigh wears Palestine Action T-shirt ahead of controversial Glastonbury set

The Irish band’s performance in Worthy Farm went ahead amid heightened security and political backlash

The Guardian - UK

Home Office staff concerned about ‘absurd’ Palestine Action ban, says senior civil servant

Anonymous source describes ‘tense atmosphere’ after Yvette Cooper announced plans to proscribe protest group

The Guardian - UK

Kneecap to perform in what could be one of Glastonbury’s most controversial sets

Music executives have condemned Irish rappers and Keir Starmer says appearance is not ‘appropriate’, but 100 musicians have signed letter in support

The Guardian - UK

Free speech target or terrorist gang? The inside story of Palestine Action – and the plan to ban it

It started as a group of activists on a budget – now it could be banned under terrorism laws. But were lobbyists behind the proposed ban?

Evening Standard

Police question woman who wore ‘concentration camp prisoner’ outfit at protest

Images of the protester circulated on social media, showing the woman dressed in striped clothes with the symbol of Islam sewn on to her shirt.

The Independent UK

Woman in ‘concentration camp prisoner’ outfit questioned by police

Images of the protester were widely shared on social media

The Conversation

Palestine Action: what it means to proscribe a group, and what the effects could be

The UK’s home secretary, Yvette Cooper, plans to proscribe the protest group Palestine Action under anti-terror law. This move, if approved by parliament, would criminalise the group’s existence, making it a crime to be a member of the group or to support it in any way.

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