2 h. ago Violent clashes break out at London protest in support of Palestine Action

Tensions have been swelling through the afternoon in Parliament Square as an estimated 1,500 people gathered for the rally.

Events

3 h. ago Met begin fresh wave of Palestine Action arrests as hundreds gather to show support for the banned group

Protesters gathered in Parliament Square today to express solidarity with the banned terror group, despite police warnings that anyone attending the demonstration could face arrest.

Events

4 h. ago Police detain London demonstrators supporting banned group Palestine Action

Police have arrested protesters outside Parliament in London for defying a ban on the group Palestine Action, which the government has labeled a terrorist organization

Events

4 h. ago Tensions flare as protesters supporting banned Palestine Action arrested

Organisers estimated 1,500 gathered in Parliament Square in central London on Saturday.

Events

5 h. ago Arrests begin at central London protest in support of Palestine Action

One man was seen being taken away by police as the crowd in Parliament Square chanted ‘shame on you’.

Events

5 h. ago Protesters defy police warnings with signs supporting Palestine Action

The Edinburgh protest comes amid violent scenes in London

Events

8 h. ago Palestine Action protests LIVE as hundreds face arrest at UK demonstrations

Hundreds of people are set to risk being arrested as protests take place in support of Palestine Action across the UK today with demonstrations in several cities

Events

9 h. ago Police have ‘no choice’ but to arrest Palestine Action supporters, Met chief says

The deputy assistant commissioner has warned any attempt to overwhelm policing ‘absolutely will not work’

Events

19 h. ago Hundreds of people set to defy arrest warnings in support of Palestine Action

Demonstrators are set to take action in London, Belfast and Edinburgh, holding signs saying: ‘I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action’.

Events

24 h. ago Daughter of Holocaust survivor plans to be arrested in support of Palestine Action

Carolyn Gelenter plans to be arrested when she joins over a thousand people supporting Palestine Action in Parliament Square on Saturday

Events

25 h. ago Further 24 people charged with terror offences over support for Palestine Action

The charges come ahead of a planned protest in London on Saturday

Events

26 h. ago Further 24 people charged over showing support for Palestine Action

The charges come ahead of a planned protest in London on Saturday

Politics

26 h. ago Another 24 people are charged with supporting Palestine Action

The CPS said the fresh charges will take the total number of people prosecuted for showing support for the banned group at a demonstration in London.

Politics

27 h. ago People who show support for Palestine Action ‘will be arrested’, say Met Police

Campaign group Defend Our Juries said hundreds of people were expected to demonstrate against the Palestine Action ban in London on Saturday.

Events

27 h. ago Policing protests will cost Met £10m this month as chief says they have ‘no choice’ but to arrest Palestine Action supporters

The deputy assistant commissioner has warned any attempt to overwhelm policing ‘absolutely will not work’

Events

33 h. ago Activists urge Met Police chief to halt arrests at Palestine Action ban protest

Defend Our Juries said hundreds of people are set to demonstrate on Saturday against the ban of Palestine Action.

Events

59 h. ago Six charged with terrorism offences over 'Palestine Action support meetings'

They have been remanded in custody and are scheduled to appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday

Events

67 h. ago Politicians have put us in an impossible position over free speech, says Met Police chief

The head of the Metropolitan Police has blamed politicians for putting his officers in an 'impossible position' over online speech.

Politics

68 h. ago Scot among six charged with terrorism offences over alleged support for Palestine Action

Patrick Friend, 26, of Grange in Edinburgh, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.

Events

68 h. ago Six charged with terrorism offences over supporting Palestine Action

They are due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.

Events