By John McCarthy

Comedian Russell Brand has taken his defence of Gaza to the next level, this time with a swipe at banks and big businesses he has alleged support Israel’s military, including Barclays, G4S and Caterpillar.

Speaking on the latest episode of his web show, the Trews, after last month clashing with Fox news anchor Sean Hannity on Gaza, Brand pleaded for high street brands to cease supporting Israel’s invasion.

Brand said UK businesses should “withdraw their financial involvement with companies that support and facilitate the oppression of people in Gaza,” accusing those involved of “scurrilous financial duplicity”.

He went on to allege that Barclays Read full story ›

Source: The Drum