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
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
Royal Free Pledges Action After Complaint Over Palestine Flag Badge Worn by Surgeon
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust has pledged to consider “appropriate action” after UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) raised concerns that a surgeon wore a Palestine flag badge while operating on a Jewish patient. The Trust has also confirmed that it reminds staff of the principles of political neutrality