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Palestine Action ban protest in London sees 523 people arrested including 87-year-old

The Metropolitan Police said more than 500 people aged 18 to 87 were arrested for showing support for a proscribed organisation

Evening Standard

Over 200 arrests at pro-Palestine Action rally including protesters in their 80s

The ages of those arrested range from 27 to 82, the Metropolitan Police said

Evening Standard

More than 500 people arrested at Palestine Action demonstration

The age ranges of those arrested were from 18 to 87

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Massive Attack musician Robert Del Naja arrested at Palestine Action protest

The Metropolitan Police have so far arrested 212 people at the Trafalgar Square demonstration.

The Independent UK

More than 200 arrested at protest against Palestine Action ban in central London

The ages of those arrested range from 27 to 82, the Metropolitan Police said.

Evening Standard

Dozens of protesters arrested at Palestine Action demonstration

Multiple protesters were carried out of the crowd, with one woman requesting a rest as she was lifted out

The Independent UK

Police make arrests at protest against Palestine Action ban in central London

Multiple protesters were carried out of the crowd.

Evening Standard

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Protesters removed by Met Police during Palestine Action demonstration

Hundreds of protesters gathered with signs reading ‘I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action’

The Independent UK

Police remove protesters during mass demonstration against Palestine Action ban

Hundreds of protesters have gathered in Trafalgar Square with signs reading ‘I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action’.

Evening Standard

Over 200 arrests as hundreds gather in Trafalgar Square for Palestine Action protest

Thousands of people are expected to take part in today’s event

Evening Standard

Police 'expect criminal offences' at Trafalgar Square protest over Palestine Action ban

The Met announced last month officers would resume arresting Palestine Action supporters amid a High Court battle over the ban

Evening Standard

Woman left fighting for life after Trafalgar Square hit-and-run

Motorcyclist fled scene after crash in central London as detectives launch urgent appeal for witnesses

Evening Standard

How disabled artists are now securing more bookings at major UK events

UnMute, a new music roster for disabled artists, has been launched by Global Local to promote professional recognition and combat "infantilisation" within the music industry. The initiative aims to increase performance opportunities for disabled musicians, with artists already securing bookings at major events like Shambala, The Great Escape, and St…

The Independent UK

There’s nothing sinister about Muslims praying

Letters: Readers respond to negative comments by Conservative and Reform UK politicians following a Ramadan event in Trafalgar Square

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James Cleverly says he disagrees with Nick Timothy about Islamic public prayer

Shadow justice secretary had called Trafalgar Square event an ‘act of domination’

The Independent UK

Government to keep mass religious observances after Farage calls to ban them

“We have freedom of worship in this country and we have religious diversity in this country,” Scotland Office minister Kirsty McNeill said

Evening Standard

Religious diversity is welcome and mass observances are permitted, says minister

It came after Nigel Farage criticised an Open Iftar in Trafalgar Square earlier this week and called for such events to be banned.

The Guardian - UK

There’s nothing sinister about Muslim prayers in Trafalgar Square. As a bishop, I reject the right’s attacks on worship

At a time when Britain has never felt more divided, we should draw on Christian values to reject hate and focus on what unites us, says Arun Arora, bishop of Kirkstall

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The Independent UK

Attorney general challenges Badenoch on whether she would object to Jewish prayer in public after Muslim row

Labour cabinet minster, who is close to prime minister Keir Starmer, piles pressure on Conservative leader

International Business Times UK

Nigel Farage Criticised Over Trafalgar Square Prayers: Bigotry or Protecting British Culture?

Nigel Farage sparks outrage after calling for a ban on public Muslim prayers in Trafalgar Square, drawing criticism from leaders and voters

The Guardian - UK

Attorney general asks if Kemi Badenoch would object to Jewish public prayer

Exclusive: Richard Hermer, who is Jewish, says Tory leader and shadow minister seem ‘to only have an issue with Muslim events’

The Guardian - UK

Nigel Farage condemned over call to ban public prayer for Muslims in the UK

Reform party leader criticised for making comments after event held in London’s Trafalgar Square this week

Evening Standard

Nigel Farage calls for ban on mass religious observances after criticism of Islamic prayer in Trafalgar Square

Sir Sadiq Khan was among worshippers at a Ramadan event in Trafalgar Square, which Tory shadow minister Nick Timothy as an ‘act of domination and division’

Evening Standard

Nigel Farage says all mass religious observances should be banned

He said the Open Iftar in Trafalgar Square on Monday was an ‘attempt to overtake, intimidate and dominate our way of life’.

The Guardian - UK

Kemi Badenoch backs Nick Timothy after he calls Islamic public prayers ‘act of domination’

Conservative leader says debate not about freedom of religion, but its expression in shared public space

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