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Police Face Backlash for Prioritizing Far-Right Over Pro-Palestine Protest

4/10/2026

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Annie Lennox and Miriam Margolyes criticized the Metropolitan Police for prioritizing a May 16 far-right demonstration led by Tommy Robinson over a pro-Palestine protest, saying it undermines Nakba Day.
The Met says safety and crowd sizes guide decisions, not political bias, and it is open to discussing alternative locations for Nakba Day.
Police expect potential criminal offenses at an upcoming protest opposing Palestine Action's proscription, which remains under legal scrutiny.

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Annie Lennox and Miriam Margolyes criticized the Metropolitan Police for prioritizing a May 16 far-right demonstration led by Tommy Robinson over a pro-Palestine protest, saying it undermines Nakba Day.
The Met says safety and crowd sizes guide decisions, not political bias, and it is open to discussing alternative locations for Nakba Day.
Police expect potential criminal offenses at an upcoming protest opposing Palestine Action's proscription, which remains under legal scrutiny.