Pembrokeshire Council warned over legality of proposed divestment
Divestment proposed in a petition to Pembrokeshire County Council is likely to be unlawful, financially detrimental and divisive, according to UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). Pembrokeshire Coastal Path “Solidarity with Palestine Pembrokeshire”, has submitted a petition calling on the Council to urge the Dyfed Pension Fund to “divest our pension
Camden Council Rules “STOP THE GENOCIDE” Sign at Palestine House Was Unlawful
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has welcomed Camden Council’s decision to refuse retrospective planning permission for controversial illuminated signage displayed at Palestine House, 113 High Holborn, following a formal complaint submitted by UKLFI in June 2025. On 27 June 2025, UKLFI wrote to Camden Council warning that a large illuminated
Tower Hamlets staff member who praised Hitler no longer employed by council
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has welcomed confirmation that Sean Adepoju, a senior officer at Tower Hamlets Council, no longer works for the local authority. UKLFI wrote to Tower Hamlets in November 2025 after Gnasher Jew had publicised that Mr Adepoju had posted an openly antisemitic comment on Facebook, stating
Islamic Children’s Summer camp accused of Iranian links has been Cancelled
Camp Wilayah, the children’s summer camp run by an Iran-aligned organization, has been cancelled. The Ahlulbayt Islamic Mission (AIM) which ran the camp, due to take place on 22-25 August in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, had been accused of potentially radicalizing the children at the camp. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI)
Brent pushes on with Nablus twinning in the face of massive resident opposition
Brent Council in London has decided to continue to pursue its twinning arrangement with Nablus, where seven out of 15 council members are aligned with Hamas. Brent’s overwhelming Labour majority decided to twin with Nablus, a city on the west bank of the Jordan River, in May 2025. This decision
Camden to enforce removal of illegal illuminated Stop the Genocide Sign and Jerusalem-Style Cladding from Palestine House.
Camden Council is to serve an enforcement notice on “Palestine House” in Central London, to remove a large illuminated sign saying “Stop the Genocide” and Jerusalem Stone style cladding. The building in High Holborn, London, previously draped with a massive advert for “Gaza Cola”, is in trouble again with Camden
“Jesus is a Muslim” Booth in Shepherds Bush erected without permission
A blue and white booth emblazoned with “Jesus is a Muslim” and offering “Free Qurans” was erected without permission outside Shepherds Bush station. It has been moved, but Hammersmith & Fulham Council have warned the booth’s owners that if it is erected at the site again, they will take enforcement
Amnesty International BDS Letter Criticised
A letter sent by Amnesty International to UK local councils urging them to engage in BDS has been criticised as erroneous and as promoting unlawful action. Amnesty International’s letter asked local councils to “adopt a procurement policy that excludes all goods sourced from Israel’s illegal settlements in Occupied Palestinian Territory
BDS Challenged at Bristol and Bath
A BDS motion by Bristol City Council and demands for divestment by the Avon Pension Fund Committee have been robustly challenged by UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI). According to UKLFI, the Bristol motion was based on false information and unlawful, and its implementation would breach fiduciary duties, the Local Government
Islington Council Pensions Committee Advised Against Divestment Targeting Israel
Islington Council Pensions Committee has been advised against proceeding with plans to divest from companies operating in the areas of the West Bank (Judea & Samaria) under Israeli administration. This follows a letter from UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) drawing attention to various matters that had not previously been addressed