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Pensioners arrested protesting at Burnham's Labour conference

Original: Report: Merseyside police arrest pensioners at Burnham’s First Labour Conference One 94-yo Jewish protestor: “Whatever M

Merseyside police arrested elderly demonstrators, including a 94-year-old Jewish protester, at Andy Burnham's first Labour conference. The protester criticised David Miliband-era positioning, saying whatever Miliband said about the illegal occupation of the West Bank, he did not call it a genocide and did not ban all arms to Israel. The arrests of pensioners at a party event have drawn attention and criticism.

Why now: The arrest of very elderly protesters, including a 94-year-old, at a Labour conference is striking and politically contentious amid ongoing debate over Israel and arms sales.

Merseyside PoliceAndy BurnhamLabour PartyDavid Miliband

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• Report: Merseyside police arrest pensioners at Burnham’s First Labour Conference One 94-yo Jewish protestor: “Whatever Miliband said about the illegal occupation of the West Bank, he did not call it a genocide & he did not ban all arms to Israel." "I am here because I want Andy… · DrALJONES · 9

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