Demonstrators were detained by police outside the venue of the UK Labour Party conference after staging a protest against the government’s recent decision to proscribe Palestine Action as a "terrorist" organisation.
The protesters gathered visibly near the conference site to voice opposition to the proscription, which has been a focal point of concern for activists who say the move targets a group involved in direct action campaigning. Organisers of the demonstration sought to draw attention to the government measure as delegates arrived for conference business.
Police moved in during the demonstration and arrested a number of participants. Authorities said those detained would be dealt with under established procedures; further details about charges or numbers arrested were not provided at the scene.
The incident highlights a contentious element of UK politics as the Labour Party holds its annual conference. The protest and the subsequent arrests come amid wider public debate about the government’s decision to label Palestine Action in this way and the implications for activism and public protest.
Conference organisers and Labour officials were not reported to have made immediate statements about the arrests. The demonstration underscored tension around the issue as party delegates and political figures continued with scheduled conference events.