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Over 1,000 UK Councilors Back Palestinian Rights Divestment

2/26/2026

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More than 1,000 British councilors pledged to support Palestinian rights and oppose Israel's actions, driven by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign.
The pledge draws support from 383 Green Party and 359 Labour councilors to bar local councils from investing in companies linked to Israel's actions.
Thirty councils have already committed to divesting pension funds from those companies, with Labour MP Richard Burgon noting the stance could harm the party's prospects.

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More than 1,000 British councilors pledged to support Palestinian rights and oppose Israel's actions, driven by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign.
The pledge draws support from 383 Green Party and 359 Labour councilors to bar local councils from investing in companies linked to Israel's actions.
Thirty councils have already committed to divesting pension funds from those companies, with Labour MP Richard Burgon noting the stance could harm the party's prospects.