UK’s Starmer eyes banning some pro-Palestine protests

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: May 2, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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UK’s Starmer eyes banning some pro-Palestine protests

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that some pro-Palestine marches could be banned and those using the phrase 'globalise the Intifada' could face prosecution. In a BBC interview, he emphasized the need for tighter language restrictions at these protests. His comments come after a spate of anti-Semitic incidents, including a recent stabbing attack in Golders Green where two men were injured.

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