While an email from the party does not specify which specific protests it is concerned by, thousands have taken to the streets this weekend against the backdrop of the escalating conflict between Hamas and Israel.
Labour has been accused of 'shutting down any solidarity' with Palestinians after its elected representatives were given 'strong advice' to stay away from protests this weekend. Supporters of the party were also urged to 'exercise caution' and asked not to take Labour Party banners to demonstrations.
' While the email does not specify which specific protests the party was concerned about, thousands have taken to the streets this weekend against the backdrop of the escalating conflict between Hamas and Israel. Earlier this week, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer called the actions of Hamas 'terrorism' and said 'Israel has the right' to withhold power and water from Palestinian civilians.
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