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John McDonnell: “Classifying protest through direct action as terrorism brings Parliament and our judicial system into disrepute.”

On the recordJune 15, 2026
Classifying protest through direct action as terrorism brings Parliament and our judicial system into disrepute.
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John McDonnell
Labour Party

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Call to reverse the decision on Palestine Action.

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