MPs backed the move to proscribe the group as a terrorist organisation, while some suggested they felt pressured to vote for the legislation

British MPs have overwhelmingly voted to proscribe the direct action group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation, though several MPs condemned the move as “grotesque” and said they were pressured into voting for the measure.

MPs voted 385 to 26 in favour of the ban, which will make it a criminal offence punishable by up to 14 years in prison to be a member of or show support for Palestine Action.

The House of Lords is set to vote on the motion on Thursday. If passed, it will come into force at midnight on 9 July, pending a legal challenge by the group requesting “interim relief” to stay the order.