British Bank Denies Mortgage to Mother of Convicted Pro-Palestinian Activist

Lloyds Bank in Britain has refused a mortgage application from Emma Cammie, the mother of a pro-Palestinian activist, citing "negative publicity." The bank also rejected an offer to transfer the property to Cammie's sister. Cammie's daughter, Leona Cammie, is one of four activists convicted of criminal damage for vandalizing military equipment at an Elbit Systems factory in the UK. The activists claimed the company aids Israel. Leona Cammie had previously received a notice about her bank account closure in February 2025, while she was in custody before her conviction.

Emma Cammie stated that the bank's decision has led her to lose her assets, following a prolonged struggle to secure her daughter's release. Anas Mustafa of an anti-Israel organization described the bank's action as "collective punishment."

A spokesperson for Lloyds Bank responded that the bank's decisions are based on laws and regulations and are not influenced by personal or political beliefs. In November 2025, UK prosecutors released footage from an Elbit Systems factory showing pro-Palestinian activists, armed with hammers and axes, breaking in and causing destruction. Bodycam footage from a police officer showed one activist attacking a police officer with a hammer. The intruders were identified as members of the group Palestine Action.

Palestine Action was outlawed in June of the previous year after its activists broke into a British Air Force base and damaged a military aircraft.