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Over 1,000 councillors sign Palestine solidarity pledge amid claims of 'political opportunism'
Councillors pledge to protect Palestinian rights and oppose council complicity in Israel's international law violations, with 1,028 signees across UK local governments.
- In the run-up to this year's local elections, 1,028 local councillors across the UK signed a Palestine pledge launched by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign and backed by four organisations.
- By timing the pledge ahead of this year’s local elections, campaigners hope to record solidarity for Palestinian rights and prevent councils from complicity in alleged violations of international law.
- In specific councils, the pledge's reach varies: 59% in Islington, 49% in Tower Hamlets, 24% in Sheffield, 29% in Bradford, and 16% in Hackney, with diverse party representation.
- Campaigners warn the pledge could sway local votes as four Labour MPs lost seats in July 2024, while the Israeli Embassy in London and Lord Steve McCabe, former MP, criticised its interference risks.
- With activists planning to carry the issue into May, campaigners say councils administer pension funds investing more than 1,028 in companies linked to Israel's actions, while a councillor emphasized the importance of ethical investments.
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Anadolu AjansıOver 1,000 UK councilors pledge support for Palestine ahead of May local elections
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Great Yorkshire RadioOver 1,000 councillors sign Palestine solidarity pledge amid claims of 'political opportunism'
They signed up to "uphold the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people" and ensure their council is not complicit in what they claim are "Israel's violations of international law".
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right1Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Left, 43% Center
Bias Distribution
- 43% of the sources lean Left, 43% of the sources are Center
43% Center
L 43%
C 43%
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