MASS arrests of peaceful Palestine solidarity demonstrators in London were the backdrop to Andy Burnham boasting of his commitment to enlarging Britain’s nuclear arsenal in Barrow-in-Furness this week. Not many will see a connection between the Palestine Action ban and Trident renewal, and many will even oppose the former while supporting the latter. The huge Palestine solidarity movement is a threat because it exposes the ugly truth about British foreign policy and the role the British military plays in the world. A plurality of the public oppose increased arms spending if it means tax rises or public service or welfare cuts. But the success of the Palestine movement in opening eyes to the truth about our foreign policy and our allies should not be disregarded.