Labour MPs face criticism for backing proscription of Palestine Action and crackdown on pro-Palestinian protesters
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Jonathan Cook
Summary
The article criticizes Labour MPs like Mike Tapp for supporting the proscription of Palestine Action, a group that protests against Israel's actions in Gaza. It highlights the arrest of thousands of peaceful protesters (including retired professionals) under terrorism laws for holding placards opposing genocide. The piece argues that Labour is using the repression of Palestine Action as a political blueprint to silence dissent, lock up opposition, and suppress pro-Palestinian activism in the UK.
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bskyLabour MPs face criticism for backing proscription of Palestine Action and crackdown on pro-Palestinian protestersjonathancook.substack.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledThousands of grandparents – retired lawyers, doctors, vicars, army veterans – he pointed out, had been arrested on terrorism charges simply for holding a placard saying: 'I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.'
Labour wants the repression of Palestine Action to serve as a blueprint for politics.
Why not lock up opposition party leaders and any constituents who protest government policy?
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