"The anti-boycott bill threatens to erode local democracy, restrict freedom of expression, and undermine campaigns for social and climate justice."
Tag: Palestine
70 civil society organisations pledge to fight the Tory Anti-Boycott Bill – Palestine Solidarity Campaign
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) joins 70 civil society organisations in pledging to fight the Tory anti-boycott bill.
Palestine – what next for the Labour Movement
With over 150 Palestinians killed this year already, Louise Regan writes on building solidarity in the Labour movement - and challenging the Government's clampdown on the right to boycott.
Unite to end the Nakba – Jeremy Corbyn
On the 75th anniversary of the Nakba, Jeremy Corbyn calls on movements of solidarity around the globe to reaffirm their commitment to the Palestinian struggle.
Stand with Palestinian journalists against Israeli state forces’ attacks – John McDonnell
"[Shireen Abu Akleh's] case is not isolated but illustrative of the broader way that Palestinian journalists are often treated and targeted by Israeli state forces" - John McDonnell MP
Palestine: Why trade unionists should support the NAKBA 75 demo – Louise Regan, NEU & Palestine Solidarity Campaign
“Silence is not an option, Palestinians who we visit give us a clear message – they tell us that their voices are silenced so they need us to speak out and tell the world what is happening.”
Stand in solidarity with the Palestinians – Clare Baker, Unite the Union International Department
“We listen with horror at members of the new Israeli government publicly talking about ethnically cleansing & expelling all Palestinians to Jordan, annexing parts of the West Bank, introducing a shoot to kill policy & even vocally expressing the wish that the state should wipe entire Palestinian towns off the map.”
Resisting the Ongoing Nakba – Palestine Solidarity Campaign
"On Saturday, we mark the reality of the ongoing Nakba and our recognition that it will not end unless Palestinian ongoing resistance is supported by a strong movement of solidarity."
“We should afford Palestinians the right to self-determination & recognise the state of Palestine”
“The Palestinians deserve justice, peace & a country of their own.'" - Andy Slaughter MP.
Labour must oppose the Tory anti-boycott bill
Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) campaigns have been used throughout history to pressure regimes and institutions to change abusive, discriminatory or illegal practices - writes Peter Leary.