Miliband ‘looking at’ whether Palestine Action ban was sensible and argues mass arrests were unintended
Miliband ‘looking at’ whether Palestine Action ban was sensible and argues mass arrests were unintended Submitted by Imran Mulla on Tue, 09/29/2026 - 08:47 Foreign secretary's remarks at Labour conference come after arrests made at protest against ban on the direct action group Supporters of the proscribed group Palestine Action gather to protest outside the conference venue on the first day of…
British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has stated that the government is "looking at" the political sensibility of banning Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation. Miliband made these remarks at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, following the mass arrest of protesters against the ban. Miliband emphasized the importance of the right to peaceful protest and stated that he believes any intention to criminalise individuals was not the government's aim.
The ban, introduced under Keir Starmer's premiership in 2025, prohibits expressing support for or membership in Palestine Action due to its alleged aim of causing property damage to weapon manufacturers. Human rights organisations have condemned the ban as draconian, and thousands have been arrested for acts of civil disobedience. Miliband's comments have led to speculation that the government might lift the ban.
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