A Labour-run council is under pressure to evict pro-Palestine protesters camped near the US embassy for nearly a year amid an outcry from residents.

The Community Camp 4 Palestine (CC4Pal), situated at Nine Elms Pavilion on the Thames embankment, was set up last September, calling for an end to Israel’s attacks on Gaza.

The camp comprises of tents, an open kitchen area and communal seating – as well as banners, posters and Palestinian flags.

The banners on display include “End the siege on Gaza now”, “this is your genocide”, “stop the genocide”, “free Palestine” and “stop arming Israel”.

However, locals say they have been left “distressed and intimidated” by the ongoing encampment.