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On September 29, 2025, the UK Labour Party conference voted to back a non-binding motion recognizing Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide and called for suspending arms trade with Israel. This contrasts with the party leadership's stance that genocide determinations should be left to international courts. The motion was supported by trade unions and sparked internal party tensions.
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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.
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On October 17, 2025, the UK Court of Appeal rejected the Home Office's attempt to block a judicial review challenging the proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist group. Co-founder Huda Ammori will challenge the ban in the High Court starting November 25. The ban, effective since July, criminalizes membership and support, leading to over 2,000 arrests. The case raises questions about free speech and protest rights amid ongoing pro-Palestinian activism.