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Thousands of pro-Palestine protestors have joined up in London this afternoon for the National March for Palestine.
The march, organised by the Palestine Coalition, has set off from Russell Square and has seen demonstrators call on incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham to impose sanctions on Israel.
The Metropolitan Police has imposed conditions on the march to prevent “serious disruption” under the Public Order Act.
According to a message on the Palestine Solidarity Campaign website, the march will “send a powerful message to the next Prime Minister to stand up for Palestine and take all possible action, including sanctions, to end Israel’s genocide.”
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Thousands have turned out for pro-Palestine march
Thousands of pro-Palestine activists have turned out for today’s march in Central London.
Banners galore as protest reaches Whitehall
A series of colourful banners urged Andy Burnham to take a different path to Keir Starmer, with repeated allegations against Israel and calls to ‘end the genocide’
A group of Jewish marchers protest against IsraelPAGreen Party deputy leader vows to hold Burnham to account
Mothin Ali, a Green Party councillor on Leeds City Council and co-deputy leader of the Green Party, appeared at today’s pro-Palestine march in London and vowed to hold the new Prime Minister to account.
Cllr Ali said: “"One of the biggest reasons for Keir Starmer resigning was the fact that he was so weak on Palestine and he supported the Israeli genocide and so far the signs coming up from Andy Burnham are very similar and we're very worried about that.
"So, Andy Burnham, we're watching, we're going to make sure that we keep you held to account. Mealy-mouthed words aren't good enough. The Palestinian people are suffering the genocide and if you can't say that explicitly, then I am very worried about the future. I'm very worried about another Keir Starmer just with a different face."
Protesters and counter demonstrators collide
Protesters appeared to come face to face with counters, with shouts and alleged insults.
Small counter demo gathers at the Strand
A small counter demonstration has set up in The Strand while the pro-Palestine march has already reached Whitehall, where speeches will be held until 5.30pm.
Activists' banners mock Starmer and Netanyahu
Banners in today’s pro-Palestine march derided world leaders including outgoing British PM Keir Starmer and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Starmer has been criticised by anti-Israel protesters for allowing the UK to continue selling arms to IsraelPA
Other banners directly took aim at Benjamin NetanyahuPAThousands flock to pro-Palestine march
Thousands of protesters are marching shoulder to shoulder through central London as part of the ninth major pro-Palestine demonstration in the capital this year.
People take part in a National March for Palestine organised by Palestine Coalition, in central LondonPA
A number of Jewish pro-Palestine supporters took part in the rallyPA
Protesters marched en masse through central London this afternoonPAMarchers chant 'you can't hide' to Burnham
Activists are already calling out incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham on the march, chanting: “Andy Burnham you can’t hide. You should call it genocide.”
Protest begins with peaceful demonstration
The march has begun, with the beating of drums and a cascade of chants as activists set off peacefully from Russell Square.
Protesters ready to march
Protesters have assembled at Russell Square, ready to march in support of Palestine.
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