On September 6, 2025, a large protest unfolded in Parliament Square, captured on video by X user Maggs.

Over a thousand demonstrators gathered to oppose the UK government’s designation of Palestine Action, a pro-Palestinian group, as a terrorist organization.

Protesters held signs reading: “I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.” Among them was an 83-year-old priest.

Clashes with police quickly escalated, resulting in at least 150 arrests under the Terrorism Act. “In Parliament Square the arrests have started,” Maggs reported.

The demonstration reflects growing tensions over the UK’s role in the Gaza conflict and criticism that the ban infringes on free speech.

Observers note that the protest echoes wider global concerns about civil liberties and governance, recalling large-scale demonstrations such as those after George Floyd’s 2020 murder in Minneapolis.

It also draws attention to broader debates about public resistance to perceived injustices, similar to discussions over autonomy and rights in Washington, D.C., United States.