UK Government Introduces Bill Banning Local Councils from Participating in BDS Movement Against Israel

The move is aimed at preventing councils from pursuing their own foreign policy agenda and is expected to be met with opposition.

Several councils have already supported the BDS movement and boycotted goods from Israeli settlements in the Occupied Territories.

The proposed bill would grant ministers the power to investigate and fine councils that violate the rules.

The Labour Party does not support the BDS movement, in contrast to its previous stance.