Did Palestine Action hunger strikers achieve their goals?

Did Palestine Action hunger strikers achieve their goals?

Their cause drew global attention and they influenced a £2bn defence contract decision but some key demands were not met Three Palestine Action protesters end their hunger strike As the hunger strike by Palestine Action-affiliated prisoners dragged on, it seemed to be moving towards an inexorable and grim conclusion . With those taking part steadfast in their demands and ministers refusing to even meet their representatives, it began to seem that only a death might end the protest; and even then it was unclear what the others refusing food would do. Continue reading...

Ofsted launches inspection of school criticised for cancelling MP visit

Ofsted launches inspection of school criticised for cancelling MP visit

Damien Egan, vice-chair of Labour Friends of Israel, denied entry after opposition from pro-Palestine group and union Ofsted has launched a snap inspection of Bristol Brunel academy, the secondary school criticised for cancelling a visit by a local MP who is vice-chair of Labour Friends of Israel. Inspectors arrived at the school on Thursday morning following revelations that its leaders had called off a visit by Damien Egan, the Labour MP for Bristol North East, after opposition from a pro-Palestine group and members of staff belonging to the National Education Union. Continue reading...

The Metro daily cartoon by Guy Venables

The Metro daily cartoon by Guy Venables

New company Galactic Resources Utilization (GRU) Space – with backing from people who have invested in Elon Musk’s SpaceX and technology company Anduril – is asking hopeful space tourists to pay as much as £750,000 (10% of the £7.5million ticket) to reserve a spot.