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Pro-Palestinian marches have been hijacked, says minister
Key takeaways
- Alex Davies-Jones said antisemitic activity had taken place during the marches, and insisted the government was prepared to approve bans where necessary.
- But she said protest remained a "fundamental right" - and it was important to stress that not everyone on the marches was antisemitic.
- It comes as Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis joined calls for a temporary ban on the marches, after two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green on Wednesday.
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Paul Seddon Political reporter Getty Images A Home Office minister has said pro-Palestinian marches in British cities have been "hijacked" by people seeking to sow division, as the government's approach to the demonstrations comes under renewed scrutiny.
Alex Davies-Jones said antisemitic activity had taken place during the marches, and insisted the government was prepared to approve bans where necessary.
But she said protest remained a "fundamental right" - and it was important to stress that not everyone on the marches was antisemitic.
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