Activists campaigning for Barghouti’s release took the statue to Parliament Square in June but police prevented them from placing it there. Palestine House, set up by Palestinian filmmaker and activist Osama Qashoo, describes itself as “a living home of culture, connection, and purpose” where “creativity meets advocacy” and “every conversation, event, or project carries the spirit of resilience and heritage that defines the Palestinian story”. A planning application submitted by the centre for a roof development – seen by the JC – did not include anything about the statue. A council spokesperson said: “We are aware of this statue and officers are investigating...