British home secretary defies prime minister by publishing controversial article attacking Met police
British home secretary Suella Braverman has provoked a storm of criticism after she accused the Metropolitan police of exhibiting a “double standard” in the way it treats demonstrations. Photograph: Joe Giddens/PA WireBritain’s home secretary has defied Rishi Sunak by publishing a controversial article attacking the police’s handling of protests without gaining clearance from Downing Street, the prime minister’s spokesperson has confirmed.
She claimed in the UK Times newspaper that senior police officers “play favourites” when it comes to protesters, taking a tougher stance with right-wing demonstrations than those associated with left-leaning causes.The battle for Gaza City: Israel strikes at Hamas’s ‘centre of gravity’ Mr Sunak’s spokesperson insisted the prime minister retained full confidence in Ms Braverman, even though she appeared to have breached the ministerial code, which holds that the “policy content and timing” of all speeches, press releases and initiatives should be cleared with Number 10 at least 24 hours in advance.
“That is absolutely a sackable offence. It’s putting two fingers up to the prime minister,” said a senior Conservative MP, adding: “I assume she’s trying to get sacked and I hope she succeeds.” Ms Braverman’s article reflected her frustration with Sir Mark Rowley, Met police commissioner, who has refused to bow to political pressure to ban the proposed pro-Palestinian march on Saturday.
“During Covid, why was it that lockdown objectors were given no quarter by public order police yet Black Lives Matters demonstrators were enabled, allowed to break rules and even greeted with officers taking the knee?
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