LNER Orders Removal of Palestine Solidarity Badge and Reinforces Staff Neutrality Rules
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has confirmed that staff are not permitted to wear unauthorised political badges while on duty and has reminded its workforce of the policy after concerns were raised by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) about a member of staff wearing a Palestine Solidarity badge. In a
DVLA Urged to Review “Shoah” Number Plate
The DVLA has been asked to investigate a personalised number plate that appears to reference the Holocaust. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to the licensing authority requesting a review of the registration “5H04 AAH”, which can be read as “Shoah” using the letter-number substitutions commonly employed on personalised
ICJP Ordered to Pay Costs After Devastating Court Defeat Over IDF Private Prosecution
The International Centre of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP) has been ordered to pay costs after suffering a crushing defeat in its attempt to bring a private prosecution against a dual British-Israeli citizen who returned to his Israel Defence Forces reserve unit following the Hamas atrocities of 7 October 2023. In
World Medical Association urged to Reject Calls to Suspend Israeli Medical Association
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to the President of the World Medical Association (WMA) urging it to reject calls to suspend the Israel Medical Association (IMA) from membership of the international body. UKLFI argues that suspension of the IMA would amount to collective professional punishment imposed not for
Rhondda Pension Committee Reaffirms Fiduciary Duties
The Chair of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Pension Fund Committee has reaffirmed that the Committee will continue to make investment decisions in accordance with its legal and fiduciary duties, following correspondence from UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) concerning a Council motion calling for divestment relating to Israel. The Council Motion
Train Operator LNER Faces Questions Over Staff Displaying Political Palestine Badges
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to London North Eastern Railway (LNER) after receiving a complaint from a Jewish passenger who felt intimidated and unwelcome when served by a member of staff wearing a “Palestine Solidarity” badge. The incident occurred on 14 June 2026 aboard an LNER service from
UCU urged to Withdraw Lanyard Featuring Hamas-Associated Symbol
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written to the University and College Union (UCU) demanding the immediate withdrawal of a union lanyard featuring an inverted red triangle alongside the slogan “Stand with Palestine”. UKLFI warns that wearing the lanyard may expose the union’s members to prosecution for terrorism offences, as
Concerns Raised Over Political Leaflets Distributed Outside UCLH
Inflammatory anti-Israel leaflets are being distributed outside hospital premises, urging patients to wear pro-Palestine symbols while visiting clinics and GPs. The leaflets, entitled “Hands Off Our Healthworkers”, were handed out near University College London Hospital (UCLH) on 17 June 2026. They appear to be produced by the campaign group Global Health BDS
Travelodge Apologises for “Free Palestine” Message on Hotel Room TVs
Travelodge has apologised for a “Free Palestine” message that appeared on television screens in the rooms of guests staying at its London Manor House hotel, following representations from UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) and others. In a letter to UKLFI, Travelodge Chief Executive Jo Boydell described the message as an
Cabinet Office under fire for allowing Al Jazeera News Feed on Government Emergency Platform
A government linked emergency planning platform, “Resilience Direct”, prominently features a continuous Al Jazeera news feed, spreading anti-Israel and anti-Western propaganda to all users of the service. Resilience Direct is a secure national platform run and funded by the Cabinet Office, which is used by emergency responders, local authorities, police