The Guardian newspaper has published a formal correction to an opinion piece concerning Palestine Action hunger strikers, clarifying the number of signatories on two separate letters sent to Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy.
Clarification on Medical Professionals' Letter
The original article, which appeared in the Journal section on 7 January, referenced a letter sent to David Lammy on 27 November. This correspondence warned that the detained activists faced a "medical emergency". The publication has now stated that this specific letter was signed by more than 100 medical professionals, not the previously reported figure of more than 800.
Details of the Second December Letter
The higher figure of more than 800 signatories applies to a distinct, second letter. This follow-up communication was dispatched on 17 December and garnered support from a broader coalition. The signatories included medical and legal experts, alongside other concerned individuals.
Other Recently Amended Articles
This correction forms part of the newspaper's regular clarifications column. Other articles recently amended include reports on:
- Indian police raids on environmental activists.
- The US right's stance on psychedelic drugs.
- A list of the best Xbox games for 2026.
- A study finding over 20% of videos shown to new YouTube users are 'AI slop'.
The Guardian has provided contact details for readers who wish to submit editorial complaints or correction requests. These can be sent via email to guardian.readers@theguardian.com or by post to the Readers' editor in London. A dedicated voicemail line is also available.
