Wakefield race thugs chant “let them die” in response to Palestine hunger-strikes

Hate-mongering right-wing thugs spew death chants

On 21 December, far-right thugs on a so-called ‘stop the boats’ march in Wakefield shouted death chants against British political prisoners. These prisoners are on hunger strike, protesting Starmer’s collaboration with Israel as it continues its genocide in Gaza.

Otherwise known as the Filton 24, the activists — who have stood behind bars for a year and a half without trial — are on hunger strike to expose the government’s contempt for the law and disregard for the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza.

Many remain in critical condition as the strike enters day 50. On the ground however, the political situation remains unchanged.

Israel has slaughtered hundreds of thousands of innocent Palestinians in Gaza and still weaponises hunger against them, despite a supposed ‘ceasefire’.

These ‘let them die’ chants by far-right extremists, as activist Marty explains, are a vile display of hatred. The inciters lack the moral authority — let alone the respect — accorded to the strikers.

At this “Stop the Boats” protest in Wakefield today, the marchers chanted about the Palestine Action hunger strikers, saying “Let them die, let them die.”

They’re talking about young people with such strong ethics they felt they had to do something to stop the deaths in Gaza. pic.twitter.com/4ChXHUX916

— Wokerati Marty (@WokeratiMarty) December 20, 2025

Untold truths and distortions

Marty also notes that those on the extreme right claiming that the hunger-strikers attacked a police officer, are not only misinformed, but in truth, are distorting the facts.

For all the ignorant people saying the Palestine Action hunger strikers should be held jointly responsible for the alleged assault on a police officer. The prosecution in the case is NOT using joint enterprise as an argument, because violence was never the plan. pic.twitter.com/dsNDnf5qrc

— Wokerati Marty (@WokeratiMarty) December 21, 2025

Moreover, the supposed evidence for the assault and grievous bodily harm charges against a single activist is full of holes.

Police and security guards have also altered their stories, contradicted by video evidence. Despite this, they left crucial evidence with an Israeli firm for over a year, raising serious concerns about potential tampering and significant chain of custody issues.

Meanwhile, observers in the court at the trial have been moved to tears. The trial is now in its second month. They were moved by the evidence of young Zoe Rogers. Her testimony highlighted the bravery of the hunger strikers in their fight for justice, as her mother reported after the latest hearing.

Starmer and his collaborators are trashing the UK for Israel’s benefit, empowering fascists to advance their own and joint political interests — with the plight of hunger strikers symbolising the larger struggle.

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