Sunak campaign visit in the West Midlands interrupted by pro-Palestine protestors pic.twitter.com/NIPsc25lkJ
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Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:31am on 25 May 2024,Saturday International
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's election campaign in the West Midlands faced disruption as pro-Palestine protesters surrounded his car and the venue where he was scheduled to speak. Police formed a blockade to prevent demonstrators, who were waving Palestine flags and chanting "free Palestine," from approaching the site. The incident, captured in footage online, marks another challenging day for Sunak, who faced criticism for avoiding the public during his campaign in Scotland and encountered gaffes in Wales. This interruption highlights ongoing tensions surrounding UK government policies on Palestine.
