OCTOBER 2015:    Artists respond to a letter in the Guardian organised by ‘Culture of coexistence’  which opposes our Artists’ Pledge for Palestine launched eight months before in February 2015. The letter from JK Rowling and others (Israel needs cultural bridges, not boycotts, 23 October) is well past its sell-by date. Cultural bridges between Israel and Britain’s … Continue reading Artists respond to JK Rowling and others

FEBRUARY 2015: ON SIGNING THE ARTISTS’ PLEDGE FOR PALESTINE. I have never been asked to work in Israel, and such an invitation is unlikely. But I support and encourage anyone who refuses such invitations, as a matter of principle. If we are to urge Palestinians to fight non-violently for justice, as I would, then we have a … Continue reading Launching the Artists’ Pledge for Palestine 2015