Hundreds of demonstrators turned out at a hastily arranged Pro-Palestine rally in Blackburn Town Centre tonight. The protesters called for the British Government to condemn the actions of the Israeli Defence Force and to highlight the human rights abuses taking place in country. The event was supported by the Lancashire Council of Mosques (LCM) and local volunteers who were only given permission to host the event earlier today. Crowds gathered on the steps of Blackburn Town Hall from 6pm. Speakers on the day included Kate Hollern MP, Councillor Mohammed Khan, leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council and Chair of LCM Maulana Rafiq Sufi. Also speaking were pro-Palestinian activists and volunteers who have campaigned for many years to highlight the plight of the Palestinians.