UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has expressed concerns over the nation's descent into 'mob rule,' attributing this trend to increased protests and threats against MPs, particularly in the wake of the Gaza conflict and rising pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Sunak has called for a crackdown on protests, especially those occurring outside of MPs' homes and Parliament, urging police to deploy up to 80 extra patrols a week in hotspot constituencies with community tensions. He emphasized the importance of standing up for British values and not succumbing to intimidation. The Prime Minister's stance has sparked a debate, with criticism coming from various quarters, including former Metropolitan Police chief Dal Babu, who questioned the helpfulness of Sunak's language. This situation unfolds as the general election approaches, raising questions about public confidence in the government's handling of democratic rule and public order.
PM's spokesman really struggling to explain Sunak's claim "there is a growing consensus that mob rule is replacing democratic rule". At a briefing for lobby hacks, he could not point to any actual evidence to back up the PM's words.
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Rishi Sunak gives in to mob rule https://t.co/h9qxc3LVCt
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'Not Very Helpful': Former Police Chief Slams Rishi Sunak Over 'Mob Rule' Claim https://t.co/Xjeqc9WRfz
NEW: Former Met police chief slams Rishi Sunak over claims the UK is descending into "mob rule". Dal Babu says: "Language is important. I don’t think that kind of language is helpful." https://t.co/BOrbvBND9e
After 14 years of Tory government Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has warned police chiefs of a "growing consensus that mob rule is replacing democratic rule" This is straight out of the Trump ‘a lot of people are saying…’ fear mongering book https://t.co/GuRmHvhos2
‘This is an issue that’s going to keep rumbling on, especially with the general election around the corner.’ Olivia Utley reacts to Rishi Sunak claiming that the UK is descending into ‘mob rule’ as he warns the police must take urgent action or risk losing public confidence. https://t.co/HSCRRTBCfp
Sunak demands ban on protests at MPs’ homes and crackdown on ‘mob rule’ https://t.co/Pcd3SwG5Om
"Rishi Sunak: Police must stop ‘intimidatory’ protests against MPs as threat level rises "Force must make full use of their powers to protect politicians as pro-Palestinian demonstrations increase risk to members, says PM" https://t.co/C4Ets6Vtba
Sunak unveils police crackdown on protests at democratic venues https://t.co/vKoW2D5pFU
It really is quite odd for a Conservative prime minister to say that after 14 years of Conservative government, the country is “descending into mob rule”. https://t.co/U5ADwSDJKF
🚨 NEW: Rishi Sunak wants to crack down on protests outside of Parliament and MPs' homes [@guardian]
UK falling ‘into mob rule’ PM says as he tells police to crackdown on protests https://t.co/JS4XfvHlVd
UK descending into mob rule, PM warns police https://t.co/RjuJq1QGLj
Rishi Sunak urges UK police to curb protests outside MPs’ homes https://t.co/sl2zLXiFLF via @elashton https://t.co/izcHnrcLc1
PM told top cops today: "“There is a growing consensus that mob rule is replacing democratic rule. And we’ve got to collectively, all of us, change that urgently."
Rishi Sunak wants police to deploy up to 80 extra patrols a week in “hotspot” constituencies where there are community tensions amid an increase in threats to MPs following the Gaza conflict. https://t.co/nGWT9Wyxus
‘We will face down the extremists, and stand up for British values.' Rishi Sunak addresses safety concerns surrounding MPs, and declares that the Conservatives will not stand for 'intimidation.' https://t.co/JC2GliXeQ6