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Tensions have escalated in the UK as pro-Palestinian supporters defaced a war memorial in Rochdale before Armistice Day, prompting police to stand guard. The Metropolitan Police faced criticism and warnings over allowing a pro-Palestine rally to proceed on Remembrance Day. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak demanded assurances for the safety of the pro-Palestinian march, leading to a political debate with the police chief. Home Secretary Suella Braverman accused the police of favoring pro-Palestinian demonstrators, sparking a clash with the Scotland Yard chief. The government condemned the police for alleged selective treatment in handling pro-Palestinian marches, while the Chief Rabbi condemned anti-Israel marches by Palestinian activists. The situation has become politically charged, with criticism and accusations directed at the Home Secretary and the police, and calls for unity from the Mayor of London.