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Campaigners outside Lewisham Town Hall

Disabled people, peace campaigners and councillors join protest at Lewisham AGM

Disabled People against the Cuts were joined by councillors opposing the government's plans to slash disability benefits. Peace groups rallied in support of Cllr Shrivastava, who lost his role on the Pension Investment Committee after calling for divestment for Palestine.

Campaigners marching with giant envelope stamped "petition 3000+ signatures"

"A borough that cares for peace" - Lewisham Palestine Solidarity Campaign calls for council to divest

Several hundred protesters marched up Lewisham High Street on Saturday to a rally outside Lewisham Town Hall, Catford. They delivered a petition with more than 3,000 signatures, calling for the council to "Divest for Palestine".