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Tensions Rise Over Planned Pro-Palestinian March in London

Debate Intensifies as Metropolitan Police and Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over Potential Disruptions Near Synagogue
London is bracing for a potentially contentious protest as pro-Palestinian demonstrators plan to march from the BBC's headquarters in Portland Place on January 18.

The planned route has ignited a row with the Metropolitan Police and has drawn broad political concern due to its proximity to the Central Synagogue.

The Metropolitan Police has expressed concerns about 'serious disruption' to the synagogue, particularly given that the march is set to take place on a Saturday, coinciding with Shabbat, the Jewish holy day.

The force has indicated it may invoke the Public Order Act to impose conditions on the route if demonstrators proceed with the planned march from Portland Place.

The proposed march has mobilized opposition from across the political spectrum.

A letter opposing the march, signed by at least 83 Members of Parliament from Labour, Conservative, and Liberal Democrat parties, calls on the Metropolitan Police to ensure the march does not disrupt the local Jewish community.

'Members of the congregation at Central and other London synagogues have suffered massive disruption to their Shabbat services from marches taking place on Saturdays for more than a year,' the letter detailed, highlighting concerns of intimidation faced by Jewish families.

In response, a Metropolitan Police spokesperson confirmed that there had been extensive engagement with the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) in the lead-up to the protest.

'We have shared with the PSC that a protest forming up so close to that synagogue on a Saturday...

risks causing serious disruption,' the statement read.

This sentiment echoed the concerns of several Jewish Londoners, who reportedly have had to alter their plans and avoid parts of central London due to similar protests.

Despite these appeals, the PSC has criticized the Metropolitan Police’s stance, accusing the authorities of attempting to suppress their right to protest.

'We utterly condemn this attempt to use repressive powers to prevent our planned protest at the BBC,' the group stated.

They have expressed disappointment over what they see as a breach of a prior agreement, asserting their commitment to campaigning against Israel’s policies and actions.

As the date of the protest approaches, all eyes are on whether the PSC will modify its plans or if the march will proceed as initially announced, setting the stage for a potential clash with law enforcement.
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