The High Court in Britain has ruled the ban on Palestine Action is unlawful, disproportionate to free speech, and a breach of policy by former Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, imposed last July, which led to nearly 3,000 arrests under terrorism legislation.

UK High Court rules Palestine Action’s “terror” ban unlawful, protecting pro-Palestine activism and striking a major blow to government repression.

The crisis in the British Labour Party erupted after leader Keir Starmer faced calls to resign, including from Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, following the resignation of his Chief of Staff over ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

In August 2024, activists from the Palestine Action group stormed an Elbit Systems factory in the UK, disrupting operations for months. They were arrested under anti-terrorism laws and detained for over a year before facing trial at Woolwich Crown Court.

In a released recording, Jeffrey Epstein and former Israeli PM Ehud Barak discussed ‘gigantic’ sums paid to former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair.

A London jury has cleared six pro-Palestinian activists of aggravated burglary for a 2024 break-in at the UK premises of Israeli military firm Elbit Systems.

US President Donald Trump has warned Britain against enhancing ties with China.