UK Government Quietly Ignores Hunger Strikers, Approves Weapons
Palestine Action hunger strikers are demanding the UK government end arms trade with Israel, specifically calling for MP David Lammy to meet them. (The New Arab) Lammy, Shadow Foreign Secretary, represents a Labour party that, despite internal dissent, has historically struggled to challenge the UK’s robust defense ties with Israel, ties solidified through decades of lucrative contracts. One might
politely inquire if hunger strikes pose a significant threat to an establishment more concerned with quarterly defense earnings than civilian casualties. While individuals risk their lives, the UK's 'integrated review' strategy consistently prioritizes economic and security partnerships over human rights scrutiny, particularly when those partners are key 'allies' in the ever-profitable global arms
market. It appears the only protest that truly gets Westminster’s attention is a dip in profit margins, not a dip in blood sugar.