At least four people from Brighton and Hove were arrested during a demo outside a London court where more than 2,000 cases related to support for Palestine Action were due to be heard. One of those who travelled up from Brighton said that people were either backing Palestine Action and their opposition to the huge loss of life in Gaza. One said: “Protesters believe that the government, by banning Palestine Action, is trying to silence criticism and challenge at the behest of the arms industry. He said: “I will say publicly that I am a supporter and a member of Palestine Action and I encourage you to do the same. I support Palestine Action.”