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More than 50 arrested at Palestine Action support rally

Merseyside Police arrested more than 50 demonstrators outside the Labour Party conference in Liverpool. Over 250 protesters sat outside the venue on Sunday to support Palestine Action, displaying placards and signs reading I support Palestine Action. The banned group has drawn intense focus as critics and supporters clash over the application of terror laws and domestic protest restrictions in the United Kingdom. Among those detained during the demonstration was Massive Attack singer Robert Del Naja.

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  • ✓ More than 50 people were arrested outside the Labour Party conference in Liverpool after displaying placards supporting the banned group Palestine Action.
  • ✓ Over 250 protesters sat outside Labour's party conference in Liverpool to support the proscribed group.
  • ✓ Massive Attack singer Robert Del Naja was arrested as part of the pro-Palestine protest.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 15 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Merseyside Police confirmed the detention of more than 50 individuals following the demonstration outside the party conference venue.

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  1. More Than 50 Arrested at Palestine Action Protest in Liverpool

    Merseyside Police arrested more than 50 demonstrators outside the Labour Party conference in Liverpool. Over 250 protesters sat outside the venue on Sunday to support Palestine Action, displaying placards and signs reading I support Palestine Action. The banned group has drawn intense focus as critics and supporters clash over the application of terror laws and domestic protest restrictions in the United Kingdom. Among those detained during the demonstration was Massive Attack singer Robert Del Naja.

    Why it matters

    The demonstration unfolded against the backdrop of heightened tensions regarding British foreign policy in the Middle East and domestic security statutes. Palestine Action is currently a proscribed organization under UK law, making displays of support a focal point for law enforcement. The Labour conference itself faced competing pressures over whether to formally debate Gaza policies or label military actions by Israel as genocide.

    What is confirmed

    • More than 50 people were arrested outside the Labour Party conference in Liverpool after displaying placards supporting the banned group Palestine Action.
    • Over 250 protesters sat outside Labour's party conference in Liverpool to support the proscribed group.
    • Massive Attack singer Robert Del Naja was arrested as part of the pro-Palestine protest.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Massive Attack's Robert Del Naja was specifically detained due to his participation in the demonstration supporting Palestine Action.

    What to watch next

    • Decisions by prosecutors regarding formal charges for the more than 50 arrested demonstrators.
    • Further announcements from Merseyside Police concerning public order operations at the Labour conference.
    Sources used for this update (17)
    1. Al Jazeera — Pro-Palestine Action group to rally at Labour conference led by Burnham
    2. www.newsweek.com — Correction policies and requests
    3. The Jewish Chronicle — Labour conference avoids ‘divisive’ Gaza debate amid calls for government to label Israel’s actions ‘genocide’
    4. bbc.com — More than 50 Palestine Action support rally protesters arrested
    5. consequence.net — Massive Attack’s Robert Del Naja Arrested as Part of Pro-Palestine Protest
    6. The Guardian — Dozens arrested at pro-Palestine protest on Sunday outside Labour conference
    7. fmep.org — FMEP Legislative Round-Up September 25, 2026 - Foundation for Middle East Peace
    8. The Guardian — Palestine has become electoral issue in UK for first time, says solidarity campaign chief
    9. inkl — Christian protesters stage vigil at Labour Conference to oppose to Rosebank expansion
    10. Manchester Evening News — Andy Burnham's head in a box, singer's arrest and a human fox: Inside the Labour party conference protests
    11. www.bbc.com — More than 50 Palestine Action support rally protesters arrested
    12. jen.jiji.com — US, shooting in Virginia: 3 seriously injured, manhunt underway
    confidence 90%
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