Ex-Labour Activist in the Hot Seat Over Shocking Nazi-Star of David Placard
London’s Armistice Day pro-Palestine march has taken a dark turn. The Met Police are quizzing Kate Varnfield, 66, a former Labour activist, over a controversial placard showing the Star of David twisted with a Nazi swastika. The image has sparked fury and accusations of antisemitism across the UK.
Police Question Two Over Protest Hate Symbol
Met Police confirmed they are questioning both a man and a woman at an East London station. Varnfield was spotted holding the incendiary sign, which read: “No British politician should be a ‘friend of Israel’.” The image quickly went viral on social media, provoking outrage.
Husband Defends Placard As ‘UFO Religion’ Symbol
Terry Varnfield, 73, leapt to his wife’s defence. He claimed the symbol linked to Raelism, a 1970s UFO religion combining the Star of David and swastika to represent peace and unity. However, this explanation did little to calm the storm.
Labour Links and Political Fallout
- Kate Varnfield was active in Eastbourne’s Labour Party during Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership, before stepping back in 2021.
- She reportedly faced expulsion over support for groups like Labour Against The Witchhunt.
- Her public letter slammed Labour’s leadership, targeting party policies on free speech and antisemitism.
- She frequently posts critical views of Israel on Quora.
The incident has grabbed attention from top politicians, including ex-Home Secretary Suella Braverman and PM Rishi Sunak, both condemning the march’s disturbing scenes. Around 300,000 people attended the protest, which has become a flashpoint debate on the limits of free speech and antisemitism in political protests.
The Met Police continue their probe into the incident. More updates are expected as the investigation unfolds.
