"Much as the present Conservative government is hoping to shield Israel’s system of apartheid from accountability, so too Thatcher’s administration did everything it could to protect its South African counterpart."
Tag: Right to Boycott
Welsh and Scottish Governments join civil society organisations in rejecting the anti-boycott bill
The Welsh Labour Government has delivered the latest blow to the anti-boycott bill, following the Scotland's decision to formally oppose it - Mairead Canavan, NEU Cymru.
Anti-Boycott Bill rejected by Welsh Government – PSC
The Welsh Government has announced it is formally opposing Michael Gove’s toxic anti-boycott bill and recommended the Welsh Senedd withhold legislative consent.
Backed by 70 civil society groups, petition against Tory Anti-Boycott Bill delivered to Rishi Sunak – Palestine Solidarity Campaign
A delegation led by the PSC and representing more than 70 civil society groups submit thousands-strong petition opposed to the government’s anti-boycott bill.
Keep up the pressure to defeat the anti-boycott bill – Peter Leary, Palestine Solidarity Campaign
“It is by no means a done deal that the anti-boycott bill will become law. A huge coalition of opposition to the bill has come together across civil society and our arguments are breaking through.”
The Durham Miners’ Gala symbolises the strength of our movement – Ian Lavery MP
"While the political landscape at this time can look particularly bleak, this weekend at the Gala once again reignited my energy & determination to make this a better country" - Ian Lavery MP.
Stand with Palestine & keep opposing the toxic anti-boycott bill – Ryvka Barnard, Palestine Solidarity Campaign
“Palestinians, like any other oppressed people, have the right to call on people of conscience to take action to end complicity in their oppression.”
We must challenge the authoritarian clamp down on the Right to Boycott – Jess Barnard
The government’s anti-boycott bill threatens to erode local democracy, it restrict freedom of expression, and it completely undermines campaigns for social and climate justice - Jess Barnard.
Widespread opposition to the anti-boycott bill
"The anti-boycott bill threatens to erode local democracy, restrict freedom of expression, and undermine campaigns for social and climate justice."
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.