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MPs Urge Action as Hunger Strikers Face Death

12/16/2025

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  • Lawyers representing Palestine Action-affiliated hunger strikers warn the eight prisoners could die in prison without intervention from Justice Secretary David Lammy.
  • Eight prisoners are on hunger strike, including two on day 45, demanding immediate bail and the right to fair trials.
  • Over 50 MPs have urged Lammy to engage, but he has yet to respond, prompting concerns about deteriorating health and potential fatalities.