Hunger Striker Hospitalized After Protests demand Medical Intervention
Qesser Zuhrah, a woman participating in a hunger strike in the UK, has been transported to a hospital following calls from protesters for immediate medical attention. She is one of eight prisoners currently on hunger strike, held on remand while awaiting trial for alleged break-ins or criminal damage carried out in support of Palestine Action.
Ms. Zuhrah is on day 46 of her hunger strike. A group of protesters gathered outside HMP Bronzefield prison,where she was being held,demanding urgent medical intervention.
Earlier, zarah Sultana, a Member of Parliament, publicly called on justice Secretary David Lammy to authorize an ambulance to enter the prison. She stated that without intervention, “qesser Zuhrah is going to die.”
This week, 51 MPs and peers, including 19 labor MPs, sent a letter to Mr. Lammy requesting a meeting with the lawyers representing the eight prisoners on hunger strike. Signatories included labour MPs Rachael Maskell, Bell Ribeiro-addy, Paula Barker, Mary Kelly Foy, and Simon Opher. Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, independent MP Diane Abbott, and Labour MP John McDonnell also signed the letter.
MP Among Protesters Calling for Medical Intervention
Qesser Zuhrah is dying inside HMP Bronzefield and the ambulance is still not here, @DavidLammy. pic.twitter.com/AYmy8425mz
– Zarah Sultana MP (@zarahsultana) December 17, 2025
Key Takeaways:
- Qesser Zuhrah, on a 46-day hunger strike, has been hospitalized.
- The hunger strike is in protest related to actions supporting Palestine Action.
- Protesters and an MP urged the Justice Secretary to allow medical intervention.
- 51 mps and peers have called for a meeting with the prisoners’ lawyers.
Publication Date: 2025/12/18 01:58:57