Eight prisoners on hunger strike in English prisons, detained over alleged actions in support of Palestine, may die, lawyers and family warn. Scottish politicians and campaigners call for urgent action, fair trials, and recognition of their plight.

Campaign group, Show Israeli Genocide the Red Card, gathered outside Scotland’s National Stadium, Hampden, last Sunday, opposing its new Barclays partnership. Protestors described the deal as “sportwashing” as the bank supports investments in Israeli military funding.