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The Independent
17-05-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Watch live: Pro-Palestine protesters in London mark Nakba 77th anniversary
Watch live from central London as a pro- Palestine protest takes place in the city on Saturday, 17 May. The march is taking place on the 77th anniversary of the Nakba. Meaning 'catastrophe' in Arabic, Nakba is the name Palestinians give to the violent displacement of an estimated 750,000 Palestinians from their homes and villages during the fighting surrounding the creation of the modern state of Israel in 1948, which resulted in the permanent displacement of more than half the Palestinian population, according to the UN. Ahead of the event, the Metropolitan Police set out Public Order Act conditions in place for the protest, highlighting areas on a London map where attendees must remain. Participants were told to follow the route agreed with the Met, who said the protest should end at 6pm. A counter-demonstration organised by "Stop The Hate" is expected to gather on the Strand at the north end of Waterloo Bridge. This group was told to remain in a specific area of the Strand by the Met.
The Independent
23-03-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Hundreds march through central London to express solidarity with Palestine
Hundreds of demonstrators have marched through central London to mark Al Quds Day, a global event held each year to express solidarity with Palestine. Protesters gathered at Marble Arch on Sunday afternoon before marching down Oxford Street towards Portland Place, where a static rally was held near the BBC's Broadcasting House. Flags and banners were held in the air during the march and chants were heard. A number of people spoke to the crowd at Marble Arch. A group of Orthodox Jews also joined the protest, many holding banners, and an Israel flag was burned. Hadia Saad, 55, said that in the 1980s she would come to march against apartheid, adding: 'This to me is the same thing.' She said: 'For me it's very important to be seen to be speaking out for the Palestinian people as it seems that our Government doesn't. 'I've written to my MP, I've written to councillors and they come back with the same thing, 'Israel has the right to defend itself' – defend itself from people who are homeless and starving.' Luba Majed, 42, said: 'I think it's inhumane what they're doing, even if you take all the politics aside. 'I wouldn't want any country or any race or any nationality be eliminated.' Meanwhile, dozens of people joined a counter-protest, organised by pro-Israeli group Stop The Hate, which took place at the same time at Oxford Circus. The counter-protesters waved flags and banners, and chanted. Scores of police officers separated the two groups at Oxford Circus. Conditions were imposed on both protests to minimise public disruption, the Metropolitan Police said. The pro-Palestine rally has been criticised in the past after participants flew flags of the Lebanese militant Hezbollah group and brandished signs with allegedly antisemitic messages. Last year during the annual Al Quds Day demonstration, 10 people were arrested, the Metropolitan Police said at the time.
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Hundreds march through central London to express solidarity with Palestine
Hundreds of demonstrators have marched through central London to mark Al Quds Day, a global event held each year to express solidarity with Palestine. Protesters gathered at Marble Arch on Sunday afternoon before marching down Oxford Street towards Portland Place, where a static rally was held near the BBC's Broadcasting House. Flags and banners were held in the air during the march and chants were heard. A number of people spoke to the crowd at Marble Arch. A group of Orthodox Jews also joined the protest, many holding banners, and an Israel flag was burned. Hadia Saad, 55, said that in the 1980s she would come to march against apartheid, adding: 'This to me is the same thing.' She said: 'For me it's very important to be seen to be speaking out for the Palestinian people as it seems that our Government doesn't. 'I've written to my MP, I've written to councillors and they come back with the same thing, 'Israel has the right to defend itself' – defend itself from people who are homeless and starving.' Luba Majed, 42, said: 'I think it's inhumane what they're doing, even if you take all the politics aside. 'I wouldn't want any country or any race or any nationality be eliminated.' Meanwhile, dozens of people joined a counter-protest, organised by pro-Israeli group Stop The Hate, which took place at the same time at Oxford Circus. The counter-protesters waved flags and banners, and chanted. Scores of police officers separated the two groups at Oxford Circus. Conditions were imposed on both protests to minimise public disruption, the Metropolitan Police said. The pro-Palestine rally has been criticised in the past after participants flew flags of the Lebanese militant Hezbollah group and brandished signs with allegedly antisemitic messages. Last year during the annual Al Quds Day demonstration, 10 people were arrested, the Metropolitan Police said at the time.
The Independent
15-03-2025
- Automotive
- The Independent
Thousands of protesters expected to gather in London amid police warnings
Thousands of protesters are expected to gather in London on Saturday as the Metropolitan Police imposed conditions on three separate demonstrations. A protest organised under the Palestine Coalition, including the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) and Stop The War, will gather at 1pm in Piccadilly near Green Park station before marching to Whitehall for a rally. A counter-protest, organised by the group Stop The Hate, will be taking place in Coventry Street, near Piccadilly Circus. The Met Police have imposed conditions under the Public Order Act on both protests meaning participants of the pro-Palestine demonstration must not assemble before 12pm and the procession must remain on a prescribed route, namely Piccadilly to Haymarket to Cockspur Street to Whitehall. The rally, including any stages being used, must remain within a certain area of Whitehall and conclude by 4.30pm. Similarly, Stop The Hate demonstration participants or any assembly protesting against the National Demonstration For Palestine march must remain within a specified area on Coventry Street. Another protest, organised by the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance On China, is scheduled to take place outside the Royal Mint at the north end of Tower Bridge at 3pm in opposition to plans to build a new Chinese Embassy on the site. Conditions have also been imposed on this demonstration meaning attendees must gather in a specified area in Mansell Street. A separate protest is due to take place outside the Tesla centre in Park Royal, west London, as part of a campaign encouraging people to boycott the car manufacturer in opposition to owner Elon Musk's work for the US government and controversial political positions. The electric car giant has already seen shares plunge since the start of the year as the firm has come under pressure from Chinese rivals and amid calls for a boycott over his close ties with US President Donald Trump and far-right causes. Organisers are encouraging Tesla owners to sell their cars and for people to dump the company's stock. Tens of thousands of football fans are also expected in the capital at the weekend ahead of Sunday's Carabao Cup final at Wembley. On Saturday, the Trafalgar Square area, a favourite gathering spot for fans in previous years, will be closed because of ongoing preparations for St Patrick's Day celebrations on Sunday, police said.
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Thousands of protesters expected to gather in London amid police warnings
Thousands of protesters are expected to gather in London on Saturday as the Metropolitan Police imposed conditions on three separate demonstrations. A protest organised under the Palestine Coalition, including the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) and Stop The War, will gather at 1pm in Piccadilly near Green Park station before marching to Whitehall for a rally. A counter-protest, organised by the group Stop The Hate, will be taking place in Coventry Street, near Piccadilly Circus. The Met Police have imposed conditions under the Public Order Act on both protests meaning participants of the pro-Palestine demonstration must not assemble before 12pm and the procession must remain on a prescribed route, namely Piccadilly to Haymarket to Cockspur Street to Whitehall. The rally, including any stages being used, must remain within a certain area of Whitehall and conclude by 4.30pm. Similarly, Stop The Hate demonstration participants or any assembly protesting against the National Demonstration For Palestine march must remain within a specified area on Coventry Street. Another protest, organised by the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance On China, is scheduled to take place outside the Royal Mint at the north end of Tower Bridge at 3pm in opposition to plans to build a new Chinese Embassy on the site. Conditions have also been imposed on this demonstration meaning attendees must gather in a specified area in Mansell Street. A separate protest is due to take place outside the Tesla centre in Park Royal, west London, as part of a campaign encouraging people to boycott the car manufacturer in opposition to owner Elon Musk's work for the US government and controversial political positions. The electric car giant has already seen shares plunge since the start of the year as the firm has come under pressure from Chinese rivals and amid calls for a boycott over his close ties with US President Donald Trump and far-right causes. Organisers are encouraging Tesla owners to sell their cars and for people to dump the company's stock. Tens of thousands of football fans are also expected in the capital at the weekend ahead of Sunday's Carabao Cup final at Wembley. On Saturday, the Trafalgar Square area, a favourite gathering spot for fans in previous years, will be closed because of ongoing preparations for St Patrick's Day celebrations on Sunday, police said.
