Imprisoned Hunger Striker for Palestine Runs for Local Election While on Remand - The Mirror

Palestine Action Hunger Striker to Stand in May Elections

A Palestine Action-linked hunger striker who refused food for 49 days will stand as a candidate in May’s local council elections. Amu Gib, who has been held on remand at HMS Bronzefield since July 2025, was chosen to represent the Islington Community Independents last month, Tribune magazine reported.  David Renton, a barrister and member of the collective, wrote in the magazine: “I am so proud that Gib will have the opportunity to stand in the …

Imprisoned hunger striker for Palestine runs for local election while on remand - The Mirror

Former Palestine hunger striker Amu Gib, currently held on remand at HMP Bronzefield, has been selected by Islington Community Independents to stand in the upcoming local elections

The Palestine Hunger Striker Standing for Election

Palestine activist Amu Gib is running for council from prison. Their election would be a victory for the movement and a defeat for the government that jailed them.