Dozens Arrested Outside US Embassy in London During Pro-Palestinian Protest
Over 100 protesters gathered outside the US embassy in London to demonstrate against the ban of Palestine Action, resulting in multiple arrests.
Over 100 people protested against the Palestine Action ban outside the US embassy in London, leading to at least 48 arrests by London police during the demonstration 123. The protest took place on a Saturday, with one confirmed date in 2026, and saw notable participants like 79-year-old retiree Sue Morhall and 72-year-old Rev Bill White joining the cause 123.
The protest was part of a broader movement challenging the proscription of Palestine Action as a 'terrorist' organization, which became effective in July 2025 under Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership 23. This designation, which aligns with former US President Donald Trump's policies, has led to over 4,000 arrests since July 2025 for defying the ban 23.
Support for Palestine Action is now illegal under U.K. law, with potential penalties reaching up to 14 years in prison 3. The group, founded in 2020 with the aim to halt U.K. military support for Israel, has faced legal challenges and physical confrontations, including breaking into factories and RAF bases 3.
The protest outside the US embassy in Battersea, south London, came amid ongoing legal battles. An appeal at the UK supreme court regarding Palestine Action’s status as a terror group is set for November 4th 13. Despite these efforts, the current home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has maintained the ban despite public pressure 1.
Protesters expressed their dissatisfaction with the government's stance, with a Defend Our Juries spokesperson criticising the Metropolitan Police's handling of the situation as overzealous 1. Meanwhile, other demonstrations took place outside the US consulate in Edinburgh, Scotland, though no arrests were reported there 23.
Amnesty International UK has called for the government to reverse the proscription of Palestine Action, viewing it as an attempt to silence pro-Palestine voices 2. Additionally, a vigil in support of Palestine Action was held outside the U.S. Consulate in Edinburgh, with Police Scotland currently reviewing evidence and considering further action 3.
What we know
- Over 100 people protested against the Palestine Action ban outside the US embassy in London 123
- At least 48 people were arrested by London police during the protest 23
- The protest occurred on a Saturday in 2026 23
- The ban of Palestine Action became effective in July 2025 under Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership 2
- Over 4,000 people have been arrested for defying the Palestine Action ban since July 2025 2
- Supporting Palestine Action is illegal under U.K. law, with potential penalties up to 14 years in prison 3
- The group was founded in 2020 with the aim to stop U.K. military support for Israel 3
- A vigil in support of Palestine Action was held outside the U.S. Consulate in Edinburgh, Scotland 3
What remains unclear
- The exact number of people who gathered outside the US embassy in London to protest the ban of Palestine Action 2
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Over 100 people protested against the Palestine Action ban outside the US embassy in London.
94% · supported by 3 - confirmed
An appeal at the UK supreme court regarding Palestine Action's designation as a terror group is scheduled for November 4th.
86% · supported by 2 - confirmed
At least 48 people were arrested by London police during a protest against the ban of Palestine Action.
85% · supported by 2 - likely
The protest took place outside the US embassy in Battersea, south London.
72% · supported by 1 - likely
The ban of Palestine Action became effective in July of the previous year under the leadership of Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
71% · supported by 1 - likely
This was the first mass protest against the proscription since Prime Minister Andy Burnham took office in July.
71% · supported by 1 - likely
Palestine Action was designated as a 'terrorist' organization, alongside groups such as al-Qaeda and ISIL.
71% · supported by 1 - likely
Over 4,000 people have been arrested for defying the Palestine Action ban since July 2025.
71% · supported by 1 - likely
Support for Palestine Action is considered illegal under U.K. law due to the group's proscription as a terrorist organization.
71% · supported by 1 - likely
Supporting Palestine Action can result in up to 14 years in prison.
71% · supported by 1 - unverified
Around 140 people were arrested at the demonstration.
51% · supported by 1, contradicted by 1 - unverified
The demonstration occurred under Andy Burnham's premiership.
51% · supported by 1, contradicted by 1 - disputed
Hundreds of people gathered outside the US embassy in London to protest the ban of Palestine Action.
28% · supported by 1, contradicted by 2 - confirmed
The protest occurred on a Saturday.
85% · supported by 2 - likely
The protest happened on a specific date in 2026.
72% · supported by 1 - likely
Sue Morhall, a 79-year-old retiree, was among those protesting.
72% · supported by 1 - likely
Rev Bill White, aged 72, also participated in the protest.
72% · supported by 1 - likely
A Defend Our Juries spokesperson criticized the Met police's response as overzealous.
72% · supported by 1 - likely
Shabana Mahmood remains as home secretary despite pressure to rescind the ban.
72% · supported by 1 - likely
Sarah Helm, wife of the prime minister's national security adviser, posted on X about supporting Palestine and Palestine Action.
72% · supported by 1 - likely
Two activists confronted Ed Miliband at Pizza Express during the Labour party conference.
72% · supported by 1 - likely
Protests also took place outside the US consulate in Edinburgh, Scotland, but no arrests were reported there.
71% · supported by 1 - likely
The proscription of Palestine Action is viewed by some as an attempt to silence pro-Palestine voices.
71% · supported by 1 - likely
The designation of Palestine Action as a 'terrorist' organization is seen as aligning with US President Donald Trump's policies.
71% · supported by 1 - likely
Amnesty International UK called for the government to reverse the proscription of Palestine Action.
71% · supported by 1 - likely
A vigil was held in support of Palestine Action outside the U.S. Consulate in Edinburgh, Scotland.
71% · supported by 1 - likely
Police Scotland is reviewing evidence and may take further action regarding the Edinburgh vigil.
71% · supported by 1 - likely
Palestine Action was founded in 2020 with the aim to stop U.K. military support for Israel.
71% · supported by 1 - likely
Activists from Palestine Action have previously broken into factories and RAF bases.
71% · supported by 1
