Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePro-Palestine protests are continuing across the UK on the anniversary of the October 7 attacks, despite condemnation from political leaders and university officials. Around 100 people protested at Sheffield University, with organisers dismissing Sir Keir Starmer's claim that the timing of the demonstrations was “un-British”. Further protests are planned at several universities, including those in London, Strathclyde, Edinburgh, and Leeds. Political figures have urged protesters to reconsider, citing insensitivity and recent events like the Manchester synagogue attack. University leaders and Universities UK CEO Vivienne Stern appealed for sensitivity, reminding students that expressing support for a terrorist organisation is a criminal offence. Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Pro-Gaza groups ignore calls to halt protests on anniversary of October 7
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePro-Palestine protests are continuing across the UK on the anniversary of the October 7 attacks, despite condemnation from political leaders and university officials. Around 100 people protested at Sheffield University, with organisers dismissing Sir Keir Starmer's claim that the timing of the demonstrations was “un-British”. Further protests are planned at several universities, including those in London, Strathclyde, Edinburgh, and Leeds. Political figures have urged protesters to reconsider, citing insensitivity and recent events like the Manchester synagogue attack. University leaders and Universities UK CEO Vivienne Stern appealed for sensitivity, reminding students that expressing support for a terrorist organisation is a criminal offence. Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
