Officials from BAE Systems, Leonardo and Thales sit on advisory committees that oversee the “strategic direction” of academic departments in the U.K., reports Martin Williams.
UK Arms Industry’s Direct University Influence
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High Court Rules UK Terrorism Ban on Palestine Action Unlawful
The judgment on Friday is a major blow for former Home Secretary Yvette Cooper as well as the Israeli arms companies who lobbied for a crackdown on the group, John McEvoy, Dania Akkad and Martin Williams report.
Leaked Emails Expose Top Tories’ Historic Relationship with Israel
The historic relationship between top Tories and the Israeli government has been laid bare in a remarkable cache of leaked emails seen by Declassified UK, report Martin Williams and John McEvoy.
Media & MPs Condemn Westminster Attack on Press Freedom
The campaign comes after officials blocked Declassified UK from holding a press pass, citing its Gaza “standpoint.”
Parliament Blocks Declassified, Citing Gaza ‘Standpoint’
Parliament has been accused of an “outrageous abuse” that is “worthy of the Trump White House,” after blocking Declassified from holding a media pass, reports Martin Williams.
Westminster Group Shut Down over Israel Funding
A cross-party group of MPs and Lords has been shut down, after Declassified UK revealed it had taken money from an Israeli-owned weapons firm.
Britain’s Long History of Spying on Iran
The U.K. has spent decades trying to subvert Iran’s government, but also secretly sold them chemical weapons and spied on opposition activists, reports Martin Williams.
The Skimpy Partygate Report
The civil servant’s report on Downing Street’s alleged lockdown parties has finally been released, writes Martin Williams. All nine pages of it. Here are 11 key things it does not address.