Kent bank has windows smashed and machines damaged by protesters:
Pro-Palestine protesters have targeted Barclays in a number of incidents
kentlive.news/news/kent-news/gallery/barclays-statement-after-tunbridge-wells-9549599
Story Details
| Last Updated | |
| Total Articles | 1 |
Main Topics
non-metropolitan district in Kent, England, UK
Similar to This
Previous
The Times and The Sunday Times Sep 12 24
Paid articlePaywall Barclays branches vandalised by pro-Palestinian activists: Palestine Action smashed windows and daubed red paint on buildings as it called for bank to cut ties ...
thetimes.com/uk/crime/article/barclays-bank-branches-uk-protesters-pro-palestinian-7vf9mjc0g
Barclays 'to withdraw from Israel bond auction' amid pro-Palestine backlash
middleeasteye.net/news/barclays-withdraw-israel-bond-auction-amid-pro-palestine-backlash
Police make five arrests after Barclays Burnley vandalised: Police have made five arrests after the Barclays branch in Burnley was vandalised by protesters from ...
lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/24498485.police-make-five-arrests-barclays-burnley-vandalised/
Palestine Action claims responsibility for vandalising Barclays bank in St James Street in Burnley town centre
burnleyexpress.net/news/crime/palestine-action-claims-responsibility-for-vandalising-barclays-bank-in-st-james-street-in-burnley-town-centre-4729452
Wimbledon disrupted by pro-Palestinian demonstrators on day one of Championships: The first day of the Wimbledon Championships has been disrupted by ...
nytimes.com/athletic/5607961/2024/07/01/wimbledon-protests-palestine-israel-barclays/
Barclays Albion Street: Seven arrested as bank sprayed with red paint in Leeds city centre
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/crime/barclays-albion-street-seven-arrested-over-criminal-damage-as-bank-sprayed-with-paint-in-leeds-city-centre-4681651
Barclays responds after Kent branch vandalised for second time: Police are investigation the incident and urging witnesses to come forward
kentlive.news/news/kent-news/barclays-responds-after-medway-branch-9366129
Barclays suspends sponsorship of Download, Latitude and Isle Of Wight festivals: There had been protests over the bank's links to Download, Latitude and the Isle ...
bbc.com/news/articles/crgg13nn0kgo
Key FactsLatitude, Download, and Isle of Wight festivals pull Barclays sponsorship
Jun 14, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
- The Latitude Festival has cut ties with sponsor Barclays after several acts withdrew due to the bank's ties to Israel.
- Barclays has suspended sponsorship of all Live National festivals for 2024, impacting Download and the Isle of Wight.
- Comedians and musicians have also pulled out of the event linked to Barclays.
- Barclays responds to protests from groups like Palestine Action and is at the center of controversies regarding their business relationships.
Barclays customers urged to 'move' money as bank branches encounter protests: A pro-Palestine activist group has claimed responsibility for targeting 20 branches ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/barclays-customers-urged-move-money-33042255
UK: Pro-Palestine activists smash windows at Barclays branches over Israel arms links
middleeasteye.net/news/uk-palestine-activists-smash-windows-barclays-bank-branches-across-country-over-israel-arms
Palestine Action smash two Greater Manchester Barclays banks as part of nationwide attack
itv.com/news/granada/2024-06-10/barclays-bank-windows-smashed-in-pro-palestine-countrywide-attack
Key FactsProtest group targets TWO Barclays in Greater Manchester with police intervention
Jun 10, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: manchestereveningnews.co.uk
- Campaign group Palestine Action has announced their focus on 20 branches of Barclays in England and Scotland, with a second one in Greater Manchester being affected.
- Images of the bank branches covered in red paint and broken windows were shared on X, previously known as Twitter.
- Authorities responded to the incidents at Barclays in The Rock shopping precinct in Bury town center, setting up a scene and establishing a cordon.
- Councillor David Meller, leader of the Stockport Labour group, expressed disappointment regarding the events and emphasized the importance of community cohesion.
Edinburgh and Glasgow Barclays buildings among 18 targeted by pro-Palestine activists
news.stv.tv/scotland/edinburgh-and-glasgow-barclays-buildings-among-18-targeted-by-pro-palestine-activists
Barclays bank branches across London vandalised by pro-Palestinian protesters in countrywide wave of attacks
standard.co.uk/news/uk/barclays-banks-vandalised-moorgate-st-johns-wood-croydon-bury-bristol-b1163271.html
Latitude Festival 2024: Musicians dropping out over Barclays links: Several musicians are dropping out of the upcoming UK music festival Latitude ...
euronews.com/culture/2024/06/07/latitude-festival-2024-musicians-dropping-out-over-sponsorship-with-barclays
Key FactsMusicians Boycotting Latitude Festival 2024
Jun 7, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: euronews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: euronews.com
- Several musicians are pulling out of the upcoming UK music festival Latitude due to its partnership with Barclays and the bank's link to Israel.
- Artists Mui Zyu and Georgia Ruth are the latest to withdraw from this year's edition of the UK music festival Latitude over its sponsorship with Barclays and the bank's ties to Israel.
- Zyu criticized Barclays for financing companies that produce weapons used in the Gaza Strip.
- These artist cancellations follow a larger boycott of The Great Escape in Brighton last month, also due to connections with Barclays.
Barclays issues statement as TWO Manchester banks targeted by protesters: Palestine Action has claimed responsibility - with another business also targeted
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/barclays-issues-statement-two-manchester-29269579
Pro-Palestine protesters lay effigies of dead babies at Blackburn bank: The branch, on Darwen Street, remained open with about 50 people holding flags and ...
lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/24052724.pro-palestine-protesters-lay-effigies-dead-babies-blackburn-bank/
Northampton’s Palestine Solidarity Group conducts ‘Barclays Boycott’ during first rally of 2024
northamptonchron.co.uk/news/politics/northamptons-palestine-solidarity-group-conducts-barclays-boycott-during-first-rally-of-2024-4476208
Blackburn: Pro-Palestine protesters hold rally outside bank: Protesters held a demonstration outside Barclays in Blackburn today calling on the bank to ‘stop ...
lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/23948018.blackburn-pro-palestine-protesters-hold-rally-outside-bank/
Next