hunger – SANGHA KOMMUNE (SSR)

UK police arrest eighty-six after pro-Palestine protest breaches London prison

UK: Supporters of “Prisoners for Palestine” Hunger-Striker – “Umer Khalid” – Penetrate Grounds of HMP Wormwood Scrubs! (29.1.2026)

29/01/2026 Adrian (釋大道)

UK police arrested 86 people after demonstrators breached restricted areas at HMP Wormwood Scrubs in west London during a protest supporting a pro-Palestine detainee on hunger strike.

London’s Metropolitan Police said the arrests were made on suspicion of aggravated trespass after protesters entered prison grounds, blocked staff access, and refused orders to disperse. Police also alleged that threats were made against officers at the scene.

The protest was held in support of Umer Khalid, whom campaigners describe as the last remaining participant in the ‘Prisoners for Palestine’ hunger strike.

The Felix Project finds more than half of working families using food banks

UK: The Felix Project – More Than Half of Working Families Using Food Banks! (12.12.2025)

12/12/2025 Adrian (釋大道)

It has resulted in The Felix Project seeing even more demand from food banks for help, Rachel Ledwith is Head of Community at The Felix Project, she said: “These results clearly show that things are not getting better for families across London. It is appalling that more and more parents can only put food on their table because of a food bank and so many are being forced to skip meals, send their children to school hungry and cut back on other things to cover their essential food bills. The Felix Project rescues as much food as it can, this year we are on course to give out the equivalent of 35 million meals, but this is not enough to satisfy demand. That is why we are launching our The Empty Plate Emergency Appeal and asking people to show their support.”

UK: Palestine Action Prisoners Plan Hunger Strike! (30.10.2025)

30/10/2025 Adrian (釋大道)

This is why the UK-jailed Palestine solidarity activists are warning of hunger strikes as reported by Saeed Pourreza in London. The idea is to shame the UK Labour government into breaking its financial and military support for Israel and unbanning Palestine Action! Of course, the mainstream UK government is ignoring this protest and we have to rely on foreign news broadcasters to find what is going on just down the streets we live in!

Starmer’s Britain: “Massive Increase” in Pensioner Shoplifting – as Older People Driven to Theft to Survive!! (11.5.2025)

13/05/2025 Adrian (釋大道)

heft within Islam is permitted if it is related to relieving poverty. Indeed, in some Arab States, pristine vending machines are visible on the streets which dispense “free” fresh and good quality food to whoever needs it. Obviously, this attitude has not extended into Judeo-Christian countries – or their secular (capitalist) equivalents. Whilst we contemplate that irony – it might be worth mentioning that people aged 50-63 are not “Pensioners” simply on the grounds that they are not yet retired – or in receipt of Old Age (State) Pension. As various governments keep fiddling with the exact date a person can retire and receive State Pension – the age may now be higher than 64 (the age I remember). Of course, a person can retire at any age below 64 providing they possess an independent means of income – usually a private pension and/or immense savings.

Francesca Albanese, expressed her sorrow for the suffering of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip due to Israeli starvation policies,

UN: Israel’s “Collective Punishment” Via Mass Starvation – Crime Under International Law! (3.5.2025)

03/05/2025 Adrian (釋大道)

She expressed her pain for the plight of Palestinians in Gaza in harsh terms, adding, “They (the people of Gaza) snatch food from filthy ground, and they are exposed to harm as they search for a hole in their bodies to gather a handful of food from the void (referring to the difficulty of collecting or carrying unavailable food).”

She continued, addressing the Palestinians, “Oh people of Gaza… oh Palestinians… your hunger today is a disgrace to us.”The UN rapporteur denounced the international silence and inaction regarding the tragedy of the Palestinians in Gaza.

She added, “We must not allow your suffering to continue if we are too indifferent, lazy, selfish, or corrupt to stop it immediately.”

Since March 2, the occupation has closed the Gaza Strip’s crossings to the entry of food, relief, medical aid, and goods, causing a significant deterioration in the humanitarian situation.

UK: Bleak Poverty Statistics “Wearily Familiar” – Joseph Rowntree Foundation! (6.2.2025)

06/02/2025 Adrian (釋大道)

Larger families with three or more children have consistently faced a higher rate of poverty, it says: 45 per cent of children in large families were in poverty in 2022/23. Disabled people, carers, renters, people claiming benefits, and people in workless households were also at a disproportionately higher risk of poverty.

More recent figures were equally bleak, owing to the continued affects of the cost-of-living crisis. In October 2024, about 2.6 million of the poorest fifth of households (44 per cent) were in arrears with their household bills or behind on scheduled lending repayments; 4.1 million households (69 per cent) were going without essentials; and 3.2 million households (54 per cent) cut back on food or went hungry.

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