Police made three arrests as more protests were held outside factories across the UK and a Government department by campaigners against military arms being sent to Israel.
More than 1,000 workers and trade unionists demonstrated outside BAE Systems sites, as well as the London offices of the Business and Trade department, with the aim of showing solidarity with Palestinian workers. The Workers for a Free Palestine group said it was escalating its tactics by targeting BAE Systems and the Government department on the same day. Members of the group protested outside factories in Lancashire, Glasgow and South Wales.
A BAE Systems spokesperson said: “The ongoing violence in the Middle East is having a devastating impact on civilians in the region and we hope the parties involved find a way to end the violence as soon as possible. “We respect everyone’s right to protest peacefully. We operate under the tightest regulation and comply fully with all applicable defence export controls, which are subject to ongoing assessment.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
BAE Systems struggling to fill jobs at Clyde yards due to 'skills shortage'The historic shipyards at Govan and Scotstoun are working flat out to produce new Type 26 frigates for the Royal Navy.
Read more »
Explosion at BAE systems military weapons factory in south WalesThe blast happened at BAE Systems Glascoed in Monmouthshire just before 11am this morning, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said
Read more »
BAE Systems: Explosion at military weapons factory in MonmouthshireBAE Systems said all personnel were accounted for.
Read more »
Investigation launched after explosion at BAE Systems factoryAn investigation has been launched following an explosion at a factory belonging to Britain’s biggest defence firm ...
Read more »
BAE Systems explosion: UK's biggest defence contractor investigating after blast at factory in South WalesThe arms manufacturer has said its emergency response team is continuing to 'monitor the facility' after the blast on Wednesday morning.
Read more »
Witnesses say BAE Systems weapons factory explosion felt like an earthquake' when blast rocked...The blast took place at the BAE Systems base in Glascoed, Monmouthshire shortly before 10.50am. MailOnline understands the explosion relates to a shell going off at the filling factory.
Read more »