Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Pro-Palestine Protesters Demand UK Policy Shift on Gaza
Thousands of people marched in London to ask the new UK prime minister, Andy Burnham, to change Britain's policy on Gaza.
They want Britain to stop sending weapons to Israel and to pressure Israel to end its war and siege on Gaza.
The protesters say that over 73,000 Palestinians have been killed since October 2023.
The Palestinian ambassador and former UK leader Jeremy Corbyn were among those leading the protest.
The outgoing prime minister, Keir Starmer, has been criticized for not doing enough to stop the violence.
The protesters are also concerned about other issues like the cost of living and housing shortages.
Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters marched in London demanding a shift in UK policy on Gaza.
Protesters called for an arms embargo on Israel and pressure to end the siege and war on Gaza.
The demonstration occurred days before Andy Burnham is set to become the UK's new prime minister.
Palestinian ambassador Husam Zomlot and former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn participated in the protest.
The outgoing government under Keir Starmer faced criticism for maintaining weapons supply to Israel and responding with symbolic measures.
- Who
- Pro-Palestine protesters, Palestinian ambassador Husam Zomlot, former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn
- What
- Protest demanding UK policy shift on Gaza
- When
- Saturday, July 18, 2026
- Where
- London, England
- Why
- To pressure the incoming UK PM to change Britain's policy on Gaza and end its support for Israel
Pro-Palestine Protesters
UK Government
Arms Embargo on Israel
Pro-Palestine Protesters
Protesters demand an immediate arms embargo on Israel.
UK Government
Outgoing government maintained weapons supply to Israel.
Pressure on Israel
Pro-Palestine Protesters
Protesters urge the new PM to pressure Israel to end the siege and war on Gaza.
UK Government
Outgoing government responded with largely symbolic measures.
- Event
- Pro-Palestine protest in London
- Date
- Saturday, July 18, 2026
- Location
- London, England
- Key Demands
- Arms embargo on Israel, end siege on Gaza, pressure Israel to stop war
- Incoming UK PM
- Andy Burnham
- Outgoing UK PM
- Keir Starmer
- Palestinian Casualties
- Over 73,000 killed since October 2023
- Notable Participants
- Husam Zomlot, Jeremy Corbyn