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Palestine Action activists block Edinburgh arms manufacturer, again
Palestine Action activists use vans to shut down Leonardo's weapons factory in Edinburgh, December 10, 2024

PALESTINE Action and the Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign joined forces today to once again shut down weapons manufacturing in Edinburgh.

The action, the second in a month to successfully blockade the gates of the Leonardo site in the city, saw dozens of protesters secure themselves to vehicles to prevent entry.

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