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British MPs and union leaders demand end to US aggression against Cuba

From Granma · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • British lawmakers and union leaders protested outside the UK Parliament against the Trump administration's escalating hostility toward Cuba.
  • They called for an end to new U.S. sanctions, including an energy blockade, which they argue have caused severe shortages of food, fuel, and medicine in Cuba.
  • The demonstration highlighted growing parliamentary opposition to U.S. policy on Cuba, with 117 MPs signing a motion against the latest U.S. measures.

A group of British lawmakers and union leaders gathered outside the UK Parliament on June 3, 2026, to condemn the Trump administration's "escalation of hostilities" against Cuba. They demanded an end to U.S. aggression and any threats of military intervention.

The protest, organized by the Campaign for Solidarity with Cuba, featured a large banner reading "Stop Trump's War on Cuba." Twenty-three Members of Parliament and Lords participated, underscoring broad legislative support for Cuba amidst what they described as a severe humanitarian crisis.

Participants attributed the crisis to the nearly seven-decade U.S. economic blockade and new, unprecedented unilateral measures. They specifically cited the "energy blockade" imposed in 2026, designed to disrupt fuel imports and foreign currency earnings. These intensified policies, they argued, have led to critical shortages of food, fuel, and medicine, causing collective punishment and raising fears of military escalation in the Caribbean.

Legislators urged opposition to U.S. aggression, defense of international law, and support for Cuba's self-determination. This solidarity action follows a motion signed by 117 MPs urging the British government to oppose the latest U.S. measures. Additionally, seventeen senior trade union leaders signed an open letter warning of escalating U.S. hostility and expressing solidarity with Cuban workers during the island's crisis.

Independent MP and former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn stated, "The measures against Cuba are disgusting and shameful. Oil must get through, medicine must get through, and these sanctions must end. The Cuban people must have the right to live their own lives and determine their own future, not Donald Trump." Richard Burgon added, "One hundred and seventeen members of Parliament..."

The measures against Cuba are disgusting and shameful. Oil must get through, medicine must get through, and these sanctions must end. The Cuban people must have the right to live their own lives and determine their own future, not Donald Trump.

— Jeremy CorbynIndependent MP and former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn speaking at the protest outside the UK Parliament.
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Originally published by Granma in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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