PM to hold Met chief 'accountable' for Gaza demonstration go-ahead
The Herald|November 09, 2023
RISHI SUNAK has said he will hold the Metropolitan Police Commissioner “accountable” for his decision to approve a “disrespectful” pro-Palestinian demonstration to take place on Armistice Day.
PM to hold Met chief 'accountable' for Gaza demonstration go-ahead

The Prime Minister was meeting Sir Mark Rowley to discuss the issue yesterday, with Downing Street insisting he was “seeking assurances” that the force’s approach is “robust” rather than trying to put pressure on the Met chief.

However, Mr Sunak was accused of “cowardice” for “picking a fight” with the police by Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer.

Sir Mark has resisted calls to try to block the march calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip in London on Saturday.

He said intelligence surrounding the potential for serious disorder this weekend does not meet the threshold to apply to prohibit the march.

Speaking to broadcasters during a visit to a school in Lincolnshire, the Prime Minister said: “This is a decision that the Metropolitan Police Commissioner has made.

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