More than 50 people were arrested on Sunday outside the Labour Party conference in Liverpool during a demonstration in support of Palestine Action, a group that has been banned in the United Kingdom, according to police cited by multiple outlets.
Arab News reported that at least 50 people were arrested, while BBC News reported more than 50 arrests. More than 250 demonstrators gathered outside the conference center earlier in the day, many holding homemade signs reading "I support Palestine Action," according to Arab News, which cited BBC reporting.
The protest was organized by a group called Defend Our Juries, according to Arab News. Dozens of police officers initially monitored the demonstration before moving in to make arrests, Arab News reported.
Al Jazeera English also reported arrests of protesters at a Palestine Action demonstration in Liverpool ahead of the Labour Party conference. The Times reported, according to a single source, that Palestine Action activists planned to target the first conference of Andy Burnham, without further detail provided in the supplied material.
How each side covered it
Left
- Al Jazeera English reported arrests of Palestine Action protesters in Liverpool ahead of the Labour Party conference.
“Palestine Action protesters arrested in Liverpool” — Al Jazeera English
Center
- Arab News and BBC News reported more than 50 arrests outside the Labour Party conference.
- Arab News reported more than 250 demonstrators gathered, many holding signs reading "I support Palestine Action."
- Arab News reported the protest was organized by Defend Our Juries and that officers moved in after initially monitoring the crowd.
“Dozens arrested at Labour conference protest supporting Palestine Action” — Arab News
Right
- GB News reported police made arrests as Palestine Action protesters targeted the Labour conference.
- The Times reported, citing a single source, that Palestine Action activists planned to target Andy Burnham's first conference as mayor.
“Labour Party Conference: Police make arrests as Palestine Action protesters target Labour conference” — GB News
Questions readers ask
What happened outside the Labour Party conference in Liverpool?
More than 50 protesters were arrested during a demonstration supporting the banned group Palestine Action, according to Arab News and BBC News. More than 250 people had gathered outside the conference center, many holding signs reading "I support Palestine Action."
Who organized the protest?
The protest was organized by a group called Defend Our Juries, according to Arab News.
Why is Palestine Action significant?
Palestine Action is a group that has been banned in the United Kingdom, according to Arab News, and the protest was held specifically in support of it.
What did right-leaning outlets report about the conference?
GB News reported that police made arrests as Palestine Action protesters targeted the Labour Party conference. The Times reported, citing a single source, that Palestine Action activists planned to target Andy Burnham's first conference.
When did the arrests take place?
The arrests took place on Sunday, outside the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, according to Arab News.
Sources · 5 outlet reports
- Al Jazeera EnglishLeft-leaningPro-Palestine Action group to rally at Labour conference led by Burnham
- Arab NewsCenterDozens arrested at Labour conference protest supporting Palestine Action
- BBC NewsCenterMore than 50 Palestine Action support rally protesters arrested
- GB NewsRight-leaningPalestine Action plots to wreak havoc on Andy Burnham's first conference as activists threaten mass protest
- The TimesRight-leaningPalestine Action activists to target Andy Burnham’s first conference