UK Politics

'Erasing history': British Museum criticised for removing references to ‘Palestine' from exhibits ( www.middleeasteye.net )

The British Museum has removed references to Palestine from its ancient Middle East displays, a move condemned by scholars and activists as part of what they describe as a “systematic” attack on Palestinian cultural identity and history. ...

'I wouldn't touch a Jewish woman': Meet the Reform team in Gorton and Denton ( manchestermill.co.uk )

Earlier this week, the anti-fascist campaign group Hope Not Hate passed us their research into Goodwin’s fellow campaigners. They had identified five separate individuals who had been out campaigning with Goodwin who had shared racist content online or expressed support for far-right groups. In some cases, there is little grey ...

UK police say will no longer make arrests for supporting Palestine Action after ruling ( www.middleeastmonitor.com )

The statement said officers will “continue to identify offences where support for Palestine Action is being expressed, but they will focus on gathering evidence of those offences and the people involved to provide opportunities for enforcement at a later date, rather than making arrests at the time.” ...

Reform UK’s Kent council faces ‘extreme risk’ after passing first budget ( www.theguardian.com )

The party’s councillors voted it through on Thursday night after their leaders announced a 3.99% council tax increase, one percentage point under the limit before a referendum is required, despite promising before their election win not to raise tax.