Protests opposing UK Ban on Palestine action planned in 18 Cities and Towns

Protesters calling for an end to the United Kingdom’s ban on Palestine Action are planning demonstrations in 18 towns and cities across the country next month. Defend Our Juries said protests will take place in Edinburgh, Cardiff, Oxford, Leeds, Aberystwyth, Nottingham, Northampton, Gloucester, Truro, London, Belfast, Manchester, Birmingham, Cambridge, Bristol, Sheffield, Exeter and Lancaster on various dates in November. Organisers said about 1,500 people could take part in the action next month. People accused of supporting the banned group who are currently in prison awaiting trial are also due to stage rolling hunger strikes starting on Sunday. (Al Jazeera)