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Monday, September 23, 2024
UK finance minister Reeves interrupted by anti-Israel protester during party conference speech
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British finance minister Rachel Reeves is interrupted by an anti-Israel protester as she gives a speech at the Labour conference in Liverpool.
TV footage shows the protester being removed from the conference hall by security after shouting: “We are still selling arms to Israel. I thought we were voting for change, Rachel.”
Reeves resumed her speech after a short pause and received a standing ovation from Labour delegates.
Britain suspended 30 of its 350 arms export licenses with Israel earlier this month, saying there was a risk such equipment might be used to commit serious violations of international humanitarian law.
'We are still selling arms to Israel'
Heckler bundled out of @RachelReevesMP's speech at @UKLabour conference after interrupting to protest about Israel pic.twitter.com/3v9Q7QFhlJ
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