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Apsana Begum is in the news over her ongoing legal case; she's a Labour MP for Poplar and Limehouse since 2019, fighting for social justice.

Stories involving Apsana Begum

London Protests Mark Gaza Ceasefire

Tens of thousands of protesters in London and across Spain demonstrated support for Palestine and skepticism about the US-brokered Gaza ceasefire. Demonstrations included calls for ending Israeli occupation, opposition to US and UK policies, and concerns over the ceasefire's durability amid ongoing tensions. The protests coincided with the two-year anniversary of the Gaza war.

Trial of Palestine Action Activists

As of late November 2025, six activists linked to the banned group Palestine Action are on trial in London for an August 2024 break-in at Elbit Systems' UK factory in Bristol. Charges include aggravated burglary, criminal damage, violent disorder, and grievous bodily harm after a police sergeant was struck with a sledgehammer. Meanwhile, widespread protests across UK cities continue, with hundreds arrested for supporting the group despite its proscription as a terrorist organisation.