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Boycott Barclays pro-Palestine protest in Birmingham on 27.01.2024.- photo by Junia Papamacariou

Gaza campaigners block entrance to Barclays bank in Birmingham city centre amid boycott action

Staff ReporterJanuary 28, 202401 mins

A group of protesters blocked the entrance of a Barclays bank in Birmingham to highlight the ongoing bombing of Gaza. The activists held aloft Palestinians flags and banners in front of the city centre branch yesterday (Saturday 27 January) as part of a national day of continuing protests against the bank.

Barclays is one of the companies featured on pro-Palestine BDS boycott lists

Why are pro-Palestinian activists targeting Barclays bank?

Staff ReporterJanuary 26, 2024January 26, 202401 mins

In recent weeks, pro-Palestine protests have been held across the country in response to the ongoing Israeli bombardment of Gaza. Among the calls for a ceasefire, activists have been pushing for a boycott of companies believed to be funding or supporting Israel’s military machine or state policies. Popularly known as ‘BDS’ – Boycott, Divestment and…