Police Arrest Over 150 Protesters at Palestine Action Rally Outside UK Parliament

Breaking News: Police Make Mass Arrests at Palestine Action Rally Outside UK Parliament At least 150 protesters were arrested by London police during a rally calling on the British government to lift its ban on the Palestine Action group in Parliament Square, London, on September 6, 2025. The demonstration, organized by campaign group Defend Our Juries, drew around 1,500 people. According to eyewitnesses, clashes erupted between protesters and police as officers attempted to disperse the crowd. Met police were seen attacking protesters, throwing them to the ground, while others were arrested for holding signs that read "I oppose genocide" and "I support Palestine Action." The arrests are believed to have taken place under anti-terrorism laws. The rally was part of a wider campaign to challenge the British government's decision to proscribe Palestine Action under terrorism laws. Defend Our Juries claims that this move is an attempt to silence peaceful protesters and stifle free speech. In response to the arrests, Defend Our Juries posted on social media: "Met police brutally attack protestors and throw them to the ground, whilst they mass arrest others for holding cardboard signs which say: I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action." The ban on Palestine Action has been met with widespread criticism from human rights groups and activists, who argue that it is an attempt to suppress legitimate protest and dissent. As the situation continues to unfold, protesters are expected to gather outside Parliament again today, calling for the government to lift its ban on Palestine Action. The UK government has yet to comment on the arrests or the ongoing protests. *This story is developing. Information compiled from Aljazeera reporting.*