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Winston Churchill Statue Vandalized Again Amid Pro-Palestine Protests

2/27/2026

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The Winston Churchill statue in Parliament Square, London, was vandalized with pro-Palestine graffiti, including "Free Palestine" and "Globalise the intifada."
The area around the statue has been cordoned off for cleaning.
The statue has faced previous vandalism during protests, notably in 2020.
New regulations impose penalties for climbing on the statue, with offenders facing fines and potential imprisonment.
The Metropolitan Police have been contacted for further comments.

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The Winston Churchill statue in Parliament Square, London, was vandalized with pro-Palestine graffiti, including "Free Palestine" and "Globalise the intifada."
The area around the statue has been cordoned off for cleaning.
The statue has faced previous vandalism during protests, notably in 2020.
New regulations impose penalties for climbing on the statue, with offenders facing fines and potential imprisonment.
The Metropolitan Police have been contacted for further comments.