Campaigning – Page 19 – Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign

Friends of the Earth Scotland endorses call for action against the JNF

28 May 2011

Scotland’s leading environmental campaiging organisation votes unanimously to support the campaign to Stop the JNF. Stop the JNF Campaign 28 May 2011 Stan Blackley Chief Executive of Friends of the Earth Scotland “Our members at […]

'Israeli authors on library shelves, but a Council boycott of Israeli companies', says Cllr. Jim Bollan

Scottish Council firm against demented Zionist hysteria

24 May 2011

“During the Israeli mass killings of Operation Cast Lead, West Dunbartonshire Council passed a motion to support the appeal from Palestinian civil society for a campaign of boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) against the state […]

2011 May 10th: ISRAEL CRITICS FACE “RACISM” CHARGE

9 May 2011

Embargo: Tuesday May 10th 2011. Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign: Media Release ISRAEL CRITICS FACE “RACISM” CHARGE Two St Andrews University students facing racially aggravated conduct charges after allegedly making comments and gestures […]

Ladysmith Black Mambazo will not play in Israel

8 April 2011

The Congress of South African Trade Unions welcomes the announcement by Ladysmith Black Mambazo that they are not scheduled to play in Israel. COSATU was concerned that the name of South African cultural workers would […]

Ishmael Khaldi doesn't know what's hit him

Edinburgh students stop Israel’s racist tours

3 February 2011

Ishmael Khaldi, Israeli government adviser to extreme racist Avigdor Lieberman, was prevented from presenting his propaganda at Edinburgh University yesterday (2 Feb 2011). His speech had to be clandestinely scheduled at the last minute for […]

Catholic moralist who says Israel should take all of Palestine

Unable to sue, Dr James MacMillan CBE spits vulgar abuse and reveals himself as a Zionist ultra

18 January 2011

James MacMillan caught lying about Ken Loach Dr James MacMillan CBE can’t sue, so retreats to the pages of the Telegraph MacMillan email to SPSC aligns his positions with those of Israeli extreme right The […]

SPSC calls bluff of slanderer, liar and hypocrite Dr. James MacMillan CBE

14 January 2011

“James MacMillan is the pre-eminent Scottish composer of his generation.” (Boosey & Hawkes, British classical music publisher) “…a composer so confident of his own musical language that he makes it instantly communicative to his listeners.” […]

Another example of 'silent boycott' but Veolia is still puished for complisity in Israeli crimes

Edinburgh Council Dumps Veolia

12 December 2010

Edinburgh Council has rejected Veolia’s attempt to take over public services in the city, A Council report published 10th Dec 2010 indicates that Veolia is no longer being considered for any contracts in the city, […]

2010 Nov 16: TOP LAW FIRM ADVISES COUNCIL TO DUMP ISRAEL OCCUPATION FIRM

15 November 2010

Embargo: Tuesday 16th Nov 2010 Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign: Media Release TOP LAW FIRM ADVISES COUNCIL TO DUMP ISRAEL OCCUPATION FIRM A top law firm has advised Edinburgh Council leaders not to contract a firm […]

Early Histadrut poster urges boycott of Palestinian producers

Why trade unions should boycott the Israeli Histadrut as an apartheid institution

8 November 2010

The Israeli Histadrut: an apartheid institution (Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign briefing paper for trade unionists) by Mick Napier & Rob Paterson The Israeli pseudo-trade union, the Histadrut, is an active supporter of illegal occupation and […]