“The campaign for an end to Israel’s genocide in Gaza and a free Palestine will continue with urgency and renewed determination in the new Parliament.”
Ben Jamal, Palestine Solidarity Campaign Director
By Ben Hayes, Labour Outlook
Just two days after the general election, thousands joined the latest national demonstration for Palestine – calling for the new Labour government to speak up for the people of Gaza and arms sales to Israel.
The march, called by a coalition of groups including the Palestine Solidarity Campaign and Stop the War Coalition, saw campaigners, MPs, and trade unionists amongst those marching in London.
Fresh from his re-election, MP for Islington North Jeremy Corbyn addressed the demonstration and emphasised that the movement will continue to demand peace, justice and freedom:
Poplar & Limehouse’s Labour MP Apsana Begum also spoke, pressing for action on arms sales in the new Parliament:
And on the need for the “unconditional and immediate recognition of the State of Palestine.”
Support was also shown from the wider labour movement, with RMT Assistant General Secretary Eddie Dempsey joining the march, alongside a trade union bloc:
We in Labour Outlook will continue to support this historic movement for Palestine, including demanding an end to UK arms sales to Israel.
- You can follow the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) on Facebook, Twitter/X and Instagram.
- You can follow Stop the War on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter/X.
