Two pro-Palestinian activists charged after Sir Keir Starmer confronted in Glasgow
The Labour leader was met with shouts as he arrived in Scotland for a fundraising event.
Friday 8 December 2023 13:49, UK
Two people have been charged in connection with alleged disorder offences after Sir Keir Starmer was confronted by pro-Palestinian activists in Glasgow.
The Labour leader was met by activists holding Palestinian flags as he arrived at Glasgow Central Station on Thursday evening.
The protest continued outside the Crowne Plaza hotel, where activists also criticised Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar.
Police Scotland said a 33-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman were arrested and have now been charged in connection with disorder offences following a protest.
Sir Keir has faced criticism over his stance on the Israel-Hamas war since voting against a ceasefire in Gaza and claiming "Israel has the right" to withhold power and water from Palestinian civilians.
Footage posted on social media showed activists surrounding a Range Rover and shouting as he got in it on Thursday night.
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A force spokesperson said: "A 33-year-old man and 26-year-old woman have been arrested and charged in connection with disorder offences following a protest in Congress Road, Glasgow, on Thursday 7 December, 2023.
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"A report has been submitted to the procurator fiscal."
Sir Keir was in Glasgow to speak at a Scottish Labour winter gala fundraising event.