Wembley Matters readers urged to write to Barry Gardiner, Dawn Butler and Sarah Jones MPs on plight of the hunger strikers whose lives are on the line

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 Remember to include your full postal address to prove that you are a constituent.

 

Noreen Scott is urging readers of Wembley Matters to write to Dawn Butler MP, (Brent East), Sarah Jones MP (Croydon Central) and Barry Gardiner MP (Brent West0, all MPs who have constituents on hunger strike, to write to their MP  (addresses above) along the following lines. 

Dear Dawn, Sarah and Barry,

We were very disturbed to read the following report in relation to one of the hunger strikers, Teuta Hoxha, a constituent of Sarah Jones MP, but our concerns remain the same in relation to all other hunger strikers, your constituents, their families and visiting friends.

In the circumstances,  we would appreciate if you could make enquiries as to…

WHY 

“Relatives of Teuta Hoxha, a Palestine Action activist on a long-term hunger strike, reported being followed by drones after attempting to visit her at HMP Peterborough”?

AND WHY:

Family members including Hoxha's 17-year-old sister, Rahma, who travelled to HMP Peterborough in December 2025, reported being turned away and refused the visit by prison authorities for wearing "banned colours”!?

Since when have prison authorities in the UK banned colours that VISITORS wear and under whose authority?

“Following the refused entry, the family alleged they were followed home by drones."

With regards to the family reportedly followed home by drones, under whose authority would this have happened, and WHY?

Teuta Hoxha, 29, began her hunger strike on 9th November 2025 and has now reached day 56 of her protest, “with reports stating she could barely stand without blacking out and was experiencing severe cognitive difficulties.”

The apparent unjustified authoritarian treatment endured by the hunger strikers, together with reported legal breaches, highlight that these and all other related complaints must be thoroughly addressed and investigated immediately.

Before being incarcerated, without having been convicted of any crime, Lewie Chiaramello was a resident of Brent East. Lewie's MP is Dawn Butler.  Lewie joined the hunger strike on alternate days on 24th November, despite being type 1 diabetic. This medical condition, along with his hunger strike, is life-threatening.

Barry Gardiner (MP for Brent West) is Heba Muraisi’s MP. Heba has been on hunger strike since 3rd November 2025, which is now 62 days..

“After 62 days on a hunger strike, the body is in a state of advanced, severe starvation, leading to critical organ impairment and placing the individual in an immediate, life-threatening situation. Survival beyond this point without medical intervention is extremely unlikely, as death often occurs between 46 and 73 days.”

Heba has also been placed in New Hall Prison, West Yorkshire, a cruel long journey from Brent for her parents and loved ones.

Another of Barry Gardiner’s constituents, Qesser Zuhrah, was on hunger strike since 2nd November,  but paused it after 48 days on 23rd December. 

Concerningly, there have been widespread reports that “Qesser’s rights and freedoms have constantly been abused by the prison, including arbitrary restrictions on visits, closed visits, and being put into solitary confinement. Also, prison staff have forced her to remove her kuffiyah hijab, and confiscated all of her hijabs with the kuffiyah pattern from her cell. Her cell was (reportedly) searched without reason or respect for her privacy. On one occasion a guard reportedly stormed into her cell without his bodycam on, to rip off the flowers she had put in her window, each symbolising a Palestinian martyr.”

Further alarming reports have been that, after experiencing severe pain in her chest and collapsing on the floor of her cell at HMP Bronzefield in agony, she begged for an ambulance. She was denied an ambulance all night, and well into the next day, in flagrant violation of her human right to medical care. The actions of prison staff were so inhumane and wreckless, as to suggest they want her to die. This appears to be negligence in a duty of care and misconduct of prison medical staff - potential misconduct, so serious, that in any scenario outside of prison, they would surely be struck off, and even face criminal proceedings.

As MPs, you have a duty of care to your constituents, including all the hunger strikers. We therefore implore you to speak up immediately, taking all measures within your power to raise these grave concerns with the UK Government, and seek immediate action to address their concerns and alleviate such unnecessary suffering.

These young people took action to save lives, and stop the genocide against Palestinians. They are prisoners of conscience. They should be released immediately on bail, and have the opportunity to prepare for a fair trial, without unlawful interference in the judicial process.

The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) upholds the human rights of prisoners, and states that no prisoner should be subject to inhumane or degrading treatment, and they have a right to receive the same medical care that anyone would receive outside of prison. 

It seems that all these political prisoners have been subject to treatment from the British government and prison authorities that served no clear purpose, other than to inflict psychological torment on them, their families and loved ones, such as the denial of visits, and depriving them of communications and support.  

We call upon you to use your influence as MPs, and take immediate and decisive action to save the lives of these prisoners of conscience, who could tragically die at any given moment; which many constituents may view as a direct result of neglect and depraved indifference of the British government, and prison authorities. 

Due to our urgent humanitarian concerns above, we urge all readers to send a similar letter to their MPs. 

Brent constituents:
Noreen Scott
Saba Chaudry
Fitzroy Lee
Gaynor Lloyd

Kwabena Nyack: A constituent of Sarah Jones, Labour MP for Croydon Central

Addresses supplied.

Please email Noreen at noreenscott@hotmail.co.uk to let her know you have written to your MP and to have your name published above.

Ask Barry Gardiner & Dawn Butler to intervene on behalf of their constituents on hunger strike

 

 

From Prisoners4Palestine

 

Sign Early Day Motion to help your constituent on a hunger strike in British prison

 

Dear [MP NAME], 

My name is [X] (Y address). I am writing as your constituent to call on you to immediately sign the Early Day Motion ‘Palestine Action hunger strike’ to respond to the ongoing hunger strikes of seven prisoners held on remand for alleged actions in solidarity with Palestine. Qesser Zuhrah, Heba Muraisi (Barry Gardiner) and Lewie Chiaramello (Dawn Butler) are your constituent/s - you have a duty to their health.

 

The hunger strike began on 2nd November and is now entering its second month.

 

5 prisoners have already been hospitalised. During their hospitalisations, they were prevented from contacting their next of kin and legal team, which is a breach of their fundamental rights.

 

We support all of the hunger striking prisoners’ demands. We call on you to grant them immediate bail and the right to a fair trial, and we express grave concern for their rapidly deteriorating health and their reported mistreatment in prison. We also ask for the full disclosure of documentation surrounding their legal case which has so far been censored. 

 

As Member of Parliament you have a duty to your constituent, to ensure their safety and upholding their fundamental rights, and we demand you act without delay.

 

Kind regards, [Name, address - need your residential address or it will not get processed]

 

There is also an e-action on the prisoners from the Palestine Solidarity Camapaign HERE

Write to your MP: Sign the EDM on prisoners on hunger strike in Britain

Seven prisoners associated with Palestine Action are currently on hunger strike in protest over the repressive and inhumane conditions of their detention in British prisons. Their health is deteriorating quickly, so they need urgent intervention.

These prisoners are facing trial for allegedly taking action to prevent arms manufacturers from shipping weapons to Israel, used in its genocide against the Palestinian people. It is the perpetrators of genocide, and the British politicians and companies arming them, who should be facing trial.  

John McDonnell MP has tabled Early Day Motion (EDM) 2386 calling on the Secretary of State for Justice to intervene and make sure the prisoners' conditions are improved and their rights are upheld. 

Please take two minutes to email your MP to ask them to sign EDM 2386.

Wembley & Harrow Scouts Fun Fundraiser for Palestine: Sunday 14th December Noon-6pm in Wembley

 Charity event to help the needy in Palestine and Gaza. Fun for the whole family. 🇵🇸 

23rd Wembley & 3rd Harrow scouts are excited to be running a charity bazaar raising money for Palestine, and we need your help! 

🇵🇸 Venue: *Faizan-e-Madinah, 8-10 Forty Ave, London HA9 8JW* Date: * Sunday 14th Dec* Time: *12-6pm* 

 🛍️Shopping & Food Stalls 

🎯Soft Archery 

🪓Axe Throw 

🖌️Mehndi 

🏰Bouncy Castle 

Loads of fun for the family to take the winter blues away from us and those in need and the best bit *ALL proceeds go to Palestine*  

FREE ENTRY TICKETS https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/palestine-charity-fair-tickets-1975872773655

TONIGHT A MESSAGE FOR PALESTINE AT WEMBLEY ARENA 6.30pm Fundraiser

 

Together For Palestine 

 

 

ADNAN JOUBRAN, BASTILLE, BRIAN ENO, CAT BURNS, DAMON ALBARN, FARAJ SULEIMAN, GREENTEA PENG, HOT CHIP, JAMES BLAKE, JAMIE XX, KING KRULE, MABEL, NAI BARGHOUTI, OBONGJAYAR, PALOMA FAITH, PINKPANTHERESS, RACHEL CHINOURIRI, RINA SAWAYAMA, RIZ AHMED, SAMPHA & MORE

 

A message from Brian Eno:

 

I’ve had the good fortune to work with some of the world’s most remarkable artists for over 50 years. But I regret that during that time so many of us have remained silent about Palestine. Often that silence has come from fear - real fear - that speaking out could provoke a backlash, close doors or end a career.

 

But that’s now changing - partly because some artists and activists have lit the path, but mostly because the truth of what’s going on has become impossible to ignore.

 

What we are witnessing in Gaza isn’t a mystery, and neither is it a blur of competing narratives making it ‘hard to understand’.

 

When dozens of non-partisan organisations like Amnesty International and Doctors Without Borders describe it as genocide, the moral line is clear.

 

We can’t remain silent.

 

Which is why I’m helping to organise Together for Palestine — a night of music, reflection and hope at OVO Arena Wembley on 17th September.

 

My sincere belief is that this evening can become a moment of courage where artists come together to speak the truth in their hearts - which is what we trust artists to do. Whether on stage or by video from around the world, this is a chance for us to stand together and say: this can’t continue.

 

Together we can raise millions in urgently needed aid for families in Gaza. Every penny donated will go to Palestinian partners through Choose Love, a UK charity supporting local humanitarians in conflict zones.

 

But this is about more than just money. It’s about sending a message of love and solidarity to the people of Palestine — that they haven’t been forgotten.

 

We see them, we hear them, and though we may be far away, we’re deeply connected — as we are to all humanity.

 

Please join us on 17th September.

 

Together, for Palestine.

 

100% of the ticket price (excluding all additional fees) will be paid to Choose Love (charity number 1177927) with every penny going to support Palestinian-led organisations providing humanitarian relief

 

https://www.axs.com/uk/events/1075988/together-for-palestine-tickets?skin=wembley

Good vibes for Palestine at St Raph's Community Vibe Day

 

More than 300 people crowded into the green space outside St Raphael's Voice Centre on the estate on a lovely warm Sunday afternoon.  Good vibes were promised and they were certainly there as the diverse crowd of all ages mixed and had fun in a warm friendly atmosphere.

What was particularly impressive, doubters who say Brent residents don't care about international issues note, was the strong vibe of support for the Palestinian people facing Genocide and forced removal.  There was a Brent and Harrow Palestine Solidarity stall amongst the many stalls and soon Palestine flags and posters could be seen all over the site.

You can play 'Spot the Palestine Flag' in the photographs that follow:

 

 The PSC stall

 I was impressed by these four lads who spent the afternoon rushing around picking up litter. That's how to develop pride in your community!

 

He insisted that I take his photograph

 

 

 A truly family event

 

The afternoon finished with a vivid demonstration of solidarity in Palestinian colours,

  

 

Congratulations to Asif Zamir of St Raphael's voice and other organisers for a well run and uplifting afternoon of strong and diverse community solidarity.

Former Brent Councillor Graham Durham arrested at free speech on Palestine demonstration

 

Former Brent councillor, 71 year old grandfather Graham Durham was arrested by police at Saturday's demonstration for free speech on Palestine.

Durham told Wembley Matters, ' I was released at 4.45 am in Ilford after being held for 12 hours, double handcuffed, carried and dumped in a van and driven to Ilford cop shop .'

On Facebook Graham posted:

I just want to pay tribute to the magnificent organisers and volunteers of Defend Our Juries.

 

The support and guidance of the video briefings before yesterday’s Palestine Actiion event were fantastic. At 4am ( twelve hours after my arrest ) the police let me telephone the designated solicitor firm, there I received clear and helpful advice from a solicitor who could be at home in bed.

 

 Emerging from a police cell at 4.45am into a dark backstreet of Ilford ( 18 miles from home with no public transport), I and others were met with a group of DOJ volunteers with tea, coffee , food and offers of accommodation and help with taxis etc. This was repeated at 18 police stations and custody centres for many many hours.

 

To emerge bruised and for many brave arrestees frightened to see the Palestinian flag flying was magical.

 

Solidarity as it should be .. well done everyone

 

 

'We demand the London CIV divests from companies involved in genocide & war crimes' - protest Thursday July 3rd

Brent Council Pension Fund invests a large portion of the fund through the London Collective Investment Vehicle (LCIV), in common with other London boroughs. The CIV lacks democratic accountability - a situation that will worsen if government plans to merge CIVs into super investment vehicles are enacted.

Local borough divestment campaigns have recognised that as well as lobbying their local pension fund committees to divest they have to unite across London to put pressure on the CIV fund managers.

Shake the CIV write: 

On Thurday 3rd July, Shake the CIV – a grassroots coalition of over 30 London-based groups – will protest outside the London Collective Investment Vehicle (CIV) Summer Conference at the Tower of London, demanding an end to the use of council funds to finance companies complicit in Israel’s genocide in Gaza and illegal occupation of Palestine.

Shockingly ahead of the July 3 annual meeting, the London CIV has removed their previous statement of complicit companies from their website. LINK

While Israel continues to rain bombs on innocent civilians, London councillors will gather at a lavish conference to discuss how the funds they manage can be further invested in the companies facilitating the bloodshed in Gaza. 

Shake the CIV will greet councillors attending the conference and demand that the over £7 billion of complicit funds the CIV manages immediately divested from arms manufacturers, bonds, and corporations profiting from war crimes and occupation.

The London CIV pools pension funds from all 32 London boroughs. Those funds are currently invested in weapons and technology firms including Elbit Systems, BAE Systems, and Lockheed Martin, all of which supply the Israeli military.

Despite claiming that "responsible investment is not only a moral imperative but an economic necessity," the CIV has failed to take meaningful action to divest from these companies. 

Speaking on why they are protesting, campaigner Sarah Omar said: 

At a time when councils are strapped for cash, the CIV is splurging on a lavish day out for councillors, complete with a guided tour of the Crown Jewels, the very symbols of colonial plunder that many of these investments sustain. 

It’s an insult to Londoners and a betrayal of Palestinians suffering under genocidal companies the CIV continues to bankroll.

We demand the London CIV divests from companies involves in genocide and war crimes, and that our councillors use their decision-making power at the CIV to make this happen.