Several Labour councillors have been suspended for pro-Palestinian comments and voting on Gaza ceasefire motions. Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley defends police handling of pro-Palestine protests amid criticism from Rishi Sunak. Despite calls for tougher policing, the Met Police will not change their approach to pro-Palestine protests.
ICYMI... EXCLUSIVE: GB News understands that the Met Police have said they will NOT change the way they police pro-Palestine protests, despite pleas from the PM to be tougher on protesters. 'Is it not undermining democracy if the police can just say to "we're not doing that"?' https://t.co/RjwxFgfuUq
Protesters say this is one way to make their voices heard; putting pressure on councils in turn puts pressure on MPs and national government who can act on the international stage, but is Camden Council too far removed from Gaza for this to be a legitimate protest? https://t.co/1lBuKEMzTY
Met boss hits back at Rishi Sunak over critcism that the force is 'woke and facist' and that it has failed to properly police pro-Palestine protests https://t.co/ZrXIAJ76e5 https://t.co/eUazeWJtic
EXCLUSIVE: GB News understands that the Met Police have said they will NOT change the way they police pro-Palestine protests, despite pleas from the PM to be tougher on protesters. 'Is it not undermining democracy if the police can just say to "we're not doing that"?' https://t.co/bqzyKWAPVT
'Mob rule' or legitimate protest? Activists descend on council meeting demanding Gaza ceasefire - read more from home editor @JasonFarrellSky ⬇️ https://t.co/icsvyWAYjC
'Don't tell us, show us, that you're not only going to police by consent, but you also need to police in the public interest.' Tom Bewick reacts to reports that there will be no change in the policing of pro-Palestine protests this weekend, despite pleas from Rishi Sunak. https://t.co/p1n8MhT9oK
'This is not protest, this is disruption to the daily lives of ordinary people, it's not acceptable.' Lord Moylan says Sir Mark Rowley isn't listening to Rishi Sunak in his plea for the police to crackdown on pro-Palestine protests. https://t.co/pXnH0p9Q0g
Met chief defends policing of anti-war protests after Sunak’s criticism https://t.co/Jae8dINzWH
Met Police ignores Sunak's pro-Palestine protest crackdown plea with policing this weekend being 'no different' https://t.co/MS53OhKWuk
Police are being branded both ‘woke and fascist’ at the same time over the handling of pro-Palestinian marches, the Met Commissioner has said https://t.co/z3yJaA8QwA
'Despite the robust language being used by Rishi Sunak... as far as they're concerned, the Prime Minister has signalled no change to legislation or public order laws.' Mark White says nothing will change in the way this weekend's pro-Palestine protests are policed. https://t.co/xXOeVt3U5V
🔴 We’re called both woke and fascist over Palestinian protests, says Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley https://t.co/8pRNffn4qt
"Sir Mark Rowley hits back at the PM’s criticism of the policing of protests; says claims “we are not where the law permits” is inaccurate, despite “warm words” officers feel undermined and police are simultaneously being labelled as “woke and fascist”." https://t.co/WcJgVMzFyZ
"We’re the first people able to be labelled simultaneously woke and fascists." Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley rubbishes Rishi Sunak’s criticism of their policing of protests. https://t.co/E7UwxIlG09
Democracy undermined - 'Atrocious': Four councillors suspended by Hackney Labour for voting to hear motions on Gaza ceasefire and Dewey investigation https://t.co/Ez1FBY4Phh via @hackneycitizen
A labour councillor for 52 years is suspended cos he posted pro Palestinian comments on line there you go more proof Tel aviv controls New Labour👿👿 https://t.co/0I3B3qZTZA