News · 2 May 2026
UK Could Ban Protests That Harm Jewish Communities Starmer Says
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that the government could consider banning some pro-Palestinian marches in specific circumstances, citing their "cumulative effect" on Jewish communities. Starmer said there are "instances" when such demonstrations should be stopped and indicated he would look at new powers, while defending freedom of expression and peaceful protest more broadly.
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