Grassroots group’s bank account frozen due to ‘Palestine Action investigation’

Greater Manchester Friends of Palestine, which has no affiliation to direct action group, informed by deputy mayor

A grassroots pro-Palestinian organisation in the UK has been told its bank account was frozen because of “an investigation into Palestine Action”, despite it having no affiliation to the direct action group.

Greater Manchester Friends of Palestine (GMFP), which organises peaceful protests and vigils, had access to its funds cut off indefinitely by Virgin Money after Palestine Action was banned under the Terrorism Act and the account remains blocked.