Mike Jempson

"Interesting but irrelevant" - (Prof) Cedric Watts, 1967

Tag: Gaza

November 30, 20252 Comments on Thoughts on an arrest

Thoughts on an arrest

Silent Palestine Action protestors arrested outside Bristol City Hall.

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September 28, 20251 Comment on An echo of yesteryear – turning Palestine Action supporters into terrorists

An echo of yesteryear – turning Palestine Action supporters into terrorists

My latest contribution to West England Bylines on Palestine Action and the Hurd Broadcasting Ban

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August 23, 20253 Comments on The world changes but history repeats

The world changes but history repeats

Having addressed the NUJ vigil for media workers killed by the Isreeli forces, I was asked to speak at a Bristol Palestine rally again. I wore a Kneecap balaclava.

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August 15, 2025Leave a Comment on Journalism can be a dangerous job

Journalism can be a dangerous job

In a moving tribute to journalists killed in Gaza, members of South West England NUJ read out the names of more than 200 assassinated media workers, in Bristol city centre, 17:30 Friday 15 August.

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June 29, 20251 Comment on Palestine Action, Kneecap and Bristol

Palestine Action, Kneecap and Bristol

My personal response to Labour government plans to equate non-violent direct action with terrorism.

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About Mike

  • ➢ Journalist (40+ years)
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