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MP Accuses Lammy of Ignoring Hunger Strike Crisis

12/10/2025

Summary

Story summary

British MP Zarah Sultana accused Justice Secretary David Lammy of lying about his knowledge of eight Palestine Action-linked prisoners on hunger strike.
Sultana's comments followed a visit to Qesser Zuhrah on her 38th day of fasting.
The prisoners demand immediate bail and an end to prison interference.
Lawyers warn the inmates' health is deteriorating.
The media has largely ignored the hunger strike, prompting protests against outlets like the BBC.

History

Historical Context

The 1974 hunger strike of Irish Republican prisoners at Long Kesh, protesting dire conditions and demanding political status, drew significant attention to their plight. This followed earlier strikes, notably the 1981 hunger strike led by Bobby Sands, which resulted in ten deaths and intensified nationalist sentiments. Today, similar struggles for prisoners' rights resonate, as activists like Zarah Sultana highlight ongoing tensions between government policies and inmate treatment.

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Story summary

British MP Zarah Sultana accused Justice Secretary David Lammy of lying about his knowledge of eight Palestine Action-linked prisoners on hunger strike.
Sultana's comments followed a visit to Qesser Zuhrah on her 38th day of fasting.
The prisoners demand immediate bail and an end to prison interference.
Lawyers warn the inmates' health is deteriorating.
The media has largely ignored the hunger strike, prompting protests against outlets like the BBC.

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