Protest Erupts During David Lammy’s Speech: Activists Confront Labour on Israel Stance Amid Policy Talk

David Lammy's speech disrupted by pro-Palestinian demonstrators

The protestors criticized Labour's position on the conflict between Israel and Hamas, receiving little support from the party's shadow foreign secretary.

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Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 7:

A band of pro-Palestinian demonstrators disrupted a presentation by the Labour Party's deputy foreign minister, charging him with aiding in genocide.

David Lammy spoke at the Institute for Public Policy Research in London, detailing his party's strategies to tackle "dirty money" in the UK.

The initial 10 minutes were overshadowed by the Israel-Hamas conflict, with several protesters emerging from the audience to criticize Labour's stance on the issue.

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Mr. Lammy reiterated on multiple occasions that he and his peers had been advocating for a ceasefire for several months.

Every time he believed the demonstration was over, a new protester rose to speak.

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Several individuals displayed banners, while others waved the Palestinian flag, posing questions such as: "How many people must die in Gaza before you cease supplying arms to Israel?"

Several individuals also silently alleged that donations to the Labour Party came from members of the Jewish community.

Mr. Lammy sharply criticized the protesters, labeling their actions as "shameful and antisemitic".

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The occurrence coincided with the day that Lord Walney, the government's independent advisor, suggested comprehensive strategies to curb demonstrations. His recommendations included requiring protesters to cover the costs of event policing and enabling citizens to seek damages from them.

Activist organizations have charged the noble with initiating a "crusade against democratic freedoms."

Additionally, this occurred after the High Court determined that the government's efforts to make it easier for police to disrupt protests were illegal, a decision that ministers have promised to challenge.

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