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Virgin Money Freezes Funds of Palestine Support Groups

12/25/2025

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Greater Manchester Friends of Palestine's (GMFP) bank account was frozen by Virgin Money amid an investigation into Palestine Action.
Virgin Money indefinitely blocked GMFP's funds, citing information from the police.
GMFP treasurer John Nicholson condemned the action as abuse of power.
The Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign also faced account freezes linked to the proscription of Palestine Action.
The National Crime Agency and counter-terrorism police have not commented on these freezes.

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Greater Manchester Friends of Palestine's (GMFP) bank account was frozen by Virgin Money amid an investigation into Palestine Action.
Virgin Money indefinitely blocked GMFP's funds, citing information from the police.
GMFP treasurer John Nicholson condemned the action as abuse of power.
The Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign also faced account freezes linked to the proscription of Palestine Action.
The National Crime Agency and counter-terrorism police have not commented on these freezes.