The UK government announced plans to ban the campaign group Palestine Action under anti-terrorism laws following an incident where activists vandalized military planes at Brize Norton. The ban criminalizes affiliation with the group, punishable by up to 14 years in prison. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper condemned the group's activities, emphasizing their threat to national security. In the wake of the announcement, pro-Palestine Action protests occurred, leading to clashes with police. The government plans to present a draft order in Parliament next week for approval, adding Palestine Action to a list of approximately 80 banned organizations.
The disgraceful attack on Brize Norton... is the latest in a long history of unacceptable criminal damage committed by Palestine Action, UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper.
The UK's defence enterprise is vital to the nation's national security and this government will not tolerate those that put that security at risk, Yvette Cooper stated.
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