Organizer of Anti-Israel March Worked for Keir Starmer
The organizer of this weekend's Armistice Day anti-Israel march in London, Ben Soffa, was revealed to have worked for Sir Keir Starmer until recently. Soffa, who is the Secretary of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, has been leading the marches for the past four weeks. He had also been the Labour Party's £61,000 "Head of Digital Organising" until just a few days ago.
Labour Leader Warns MPs Against Attending Anti-Israel Events
Sir Keir Starmer had previously warned Labour MPs against attending any of the anti-Israel events organized by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign. However, Soffa's connection to the party and his role as a former staffer has raised questions.
Controversy Surrounding the Marches
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign has been organizing marches across the country to protest against Israel's response to the October 7 attacks. These demonstrations have faced criticism, with Home Secretary Suella Braverman labeling them as "hate marches" due to incidents of antisemitic chanting and terror-related arrests.
Labour Frontbencher Resigns Over Party Leader's Stance on Gaza
Shadow minister Imran Hussain resigned from the Labour Party over Sir Keir Starmer's refusal to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. Hussain expressed his deep concern over the opposition leader's position.
Protest to Go Ahead Despite Criticism
Despite criticism from various quarters, including Chancellor Rishi Sunak, the pro-Palestine march on Armistice Day is set to go ahead. Sunak described the march as "disrespectful" but acknowledged the right to peaceful protest. The Prime Minister has met with the Metropolitan Police Commissioner to discuss concerns and ensure crowd control measures are in place to prevent violence.
Refusal to Delay the Protest
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign has refused to delay the march to a less sensitive date, despite strong advice from government ministers. The Home Office can only ban a march if there is a serious risk of violence, as advised by the Metropolitan Police.
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