Pro-Palestine activists have accused Israel-Premier Tech of “sportswashing” Israel’s reputation at the Lloyd’s Bank Tour of Britain Men this week.

Around 30 protestors gathered in Kelso ahead of stage one of the race on Tuesday morning, many holding Palestine flags among the crowds. The protest was one of a series planned throughout the week, calling into question the ProTeam’s inclusion in the race while its namesake nation, Israel, continues its military occupation of Palestine.