Metropolitan Police arrested protestors in Parliament Square supporting Palestine Action, now classified as a terrorist group under the Terrorism Act 2000, making membership and support illegal. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper condemned the group’s actions, asserting this decision does not impact lawful protest groups, while Palestine Action plans to challenge the proscription legally.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: On July 5, 2025, police arrested individuals at a protest in Parliament Square supporting Palestine Action, a group recently declared illegal under the Terrorism Act, which has sparked controversy and claims of unfair treatment from its supporters.
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