Barclays branches across UK targeted by protesters

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Windows were smashed and rocks thrown in the co-ordinated protests by the group Palestine Action.

It said the protests were carried out to "demand the bank divests from Israel's weapons trade and fossil fuels".

Meanwhile, in Edinburgh, rocks inscribed with the names of Palestinians killed in the conflict were thrown at a Barclays building, the protesters said.

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Category: Business

Markets: United KingdomIsrael

Topics: Barclays London Bank Targeted Been Three Defence Companies Buildings Spokesperson

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Published On: 2024-06-10 @ 13:03:34 (3 weeks ago)

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