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