Palestine Action protesters arrested outside UK Labour Party conference
Summary
More than 50 people were arrested by police in Liverpool during protests supporting the banned Palestine Action group outside the UK Labour Party conference. The group was declared a terrorist organization by the Labour government in July 2025, and the arrests were made under the Terrorism Act as protesters displayed supportive materials.Key Facts
- Over 50 protesters were arrested outside the Labour Party conference in Liverpool.
- The protest was organized by Defend Our Juries in support of Palestine Action.
- Palestine Action was banned and labeled a terrorist group by the UK government in July 2025.
- More than 250 people protested with banners supporting Palestine Action before arrests started.
- Police said they respected lawful protest rights but acted to maintain public safety.
- Amnesty International UK criticized the arrests as an attack on free speech.
- Activists also confronted Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, asking to lift the ban on Palestine Action.
- Since the ban, over 3,600 people have been arrested showing support for Palestine Action.
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