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Pro-Palestinian Activist Loses Job After Harassing Comedian

3/14/2026

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Thomas Bourne, a pro-Palestinian activist, lost his job after harassing Jewish comedian Matt Lucas at a London Tube station.
Bourne filmed himself confronting Matt Lucas and shouted "Free Palestine."
He later claimed he was unaware of Lucas's Jewish background.
Following the incident, Bourne deleted the video.
Despite the backlash, he vowed to continue supporting pro-Palestinian causes and described himself as a "clown" leaving chaos in his wake.

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Story summary

Thomas Bourne, a pro-Palestinian activist, lost his job after harassing Jewish comedian Matt Lucas at a London Tube station.
Bourne filmed himself confronting Matt Lucas and shouted "Free Palestine."
He later claimed he was unaware of Lucas's Jewish background.
Following the incident, Bourne deleted the video.
Despite the backlash, he vowed to continue supporting pro-Palestinian causes and described himself as a "clown" leaving chaos in his wake.