About this episode
The episode features an interview with Yvette Cooper discussing the UK government's ban on Palestine Action and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and Yemen.
Words can never ever explain the raw tragedy It’s not a war, they’re just murdering more rapidly – Lowkey The interview with Yvette Cooper, the UK Home Affairs Secretary, addressed the UK government's ban on Palestine Action due to an incident where activists damaged RAF Voyager tankers. These tankers were used in military operations over Libya and Yemen. The UK claims it is providing £20 million in aid to Gaza, focusing on UNWRA and women's and girls' services. Yet government funding was suspended over false allegations that UNWRA's neutrality and potential involvement in 7 October activities. The conversation also touched on allegations of UK involvement in supplying arms to Israel, which Cooper dismissed. The discussion emphasized the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and Yemen, with calls for resistance against the perceived injustices. Image: Qld Police Officer arrests a 'Skinhead for Palestine' outside weapons factory (HTA Australia) in Gay Street Coopers Plains in Brisbane. 4PR – Voice of the People: What made the UK government ban Palestine Action? Yvette Cooper – Home Affairs Secretary: Our government’s decision to proscribe Palestine Action was prompted by a specific incident…
People in this episode
Guest: Yvette Cooper
Topics covered
- UK government policy
- Palestine Action
- humanitarian crisis
- military operations
- activism
- arms supply allegations
Keywords
- Yvette Cooper
- Palestine Action
- UK government
- Gaza
- Yemen
- humanitarian crisis
- military operations
- activism
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Palestine Action, UNWRA, RAF Voyager
Places: UK, Gaza, Yemen, RAF Brize Norton
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