UK finance minister Rachel Reeves faced a major protest during the Labour Conference as a pro Palestine activist accused the UK of arming Israel despite genocide claims. The protest demanded an arms embargo and cutting ties with Israel. Labour faced backlash despite promising recognition of Palestine.
A pro Palestine activist staged a protest during UK finance minister Rachel Reeves’ address at the Labour Conference in Liverpool. The protester held a Palestinian flag and accused the UK of arming Israel despite genocide allegations.
The activist demanded a full arms embargo on Israel and an immediate end to all military cooperation. He said the Labour government was ignoring the suffering of Palestinians while continuing arms exports.
Reeves responded that Labour is now a party of government rather than protest. However criticism over Britain’s military ties with Israel continues to grow across the country.
Human rights groups attending the Labour Conference also voiced concerns over the UK government’s arms trade policies. They warned that ignoring public pressure could damage Britain’s international reputation and fuel further protests in the future.
