Overview

• Metropolitan Police arrested 43 activists from Youth Demand in Westminster.
• The group planned to disrupt the State Opening of Parliament, citing climate change and arms sales to Israel as key issues.
• Protesters were detained in various locations, including Victoria Embankment Gardens and a branch of Leon.
• Youth Demand criticized political leaders for their handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict and called for civil disobedience.
• The police emphasized the right to peaceful protest but acted to prevent serious disruption.