06/09/2025
Kent campaigners held a demonstration on Broadstairs sea front today, calling on the Government to “condemn genocide in Gaza instead of banning and imprisoning people protesting against the genocide.”
The demonstration coincided with a protest held in London at which over a 1,000 people assembled prepared to be arrested for publicly supporting the banned Palestine Action group.
Christine Tongue, who took part in the Broadstairs demo said: “It’s really inspiring to see local people coming out to support Palestine and oppose the terrible events and loss of life going on in Gaza.”
“We are calling on the government to condemn the genocide in Gaza instead of banning and imprisoning those who are protesting against the genocide.”
Christine is a member of local protest group, Thanet4Palestine.
“I have many friends who have been arrested and some who’ve even gone to prison for protesting against what’s happening in Gaza. Not only is this a great injustice, I believe it’s a huge waste of police time and resources.”
Christine, who uses a mobility scooter to get around, says that "Like many disabled people I can’t get to London to protest, so I feel I have to do something locally.”
Christine who wore a T-Shirt saying Plasticine Action added: “Anyone who has seen what’s been happening — and is still happening — in Palestine, must be appalled by the endless killing of innocent people.
“Here in Kent we have a company, Instro Precision, near Sandwich, which is actually supplying parts for drones being used in these terrible actions. We have to recognise our complicity in what’s happening and do everything we can to stop it.”
Thanet4Palestine
