MPs Call for Home Secretary's Sacking
MPs have called for the sacking of Home Secretary Suella Braverman after she claimed that police show favoritism towards left-wing demonstrators in a Times article. Downing Street insiders claim that the chances of a Cabinet reshuffle are 50-50, with a 75% chance that Braverman would leave her current post if a reshuffle were to occur.
Pro-Palestinian Protest and Olive Branch
Amid a planned pro-Palestinian protest in London, Braverman held a meeting with Scotland Yard where she emphasized her full backing for the police. Chancellor Rishi Sunak is said to have stepped back from firing her, but a decision on a reshuffle is expected tomorrow afternoon following Remembrance Sunday ceremonies.
Supreme Court Decision
The Supreme Court will decide on Wednesday on the legality of the controversial Rwanda scheme championed by Braverman. A Government win could potentially buy her a reprieve and allow her to remain in her post.
Split Among Cabinet Colleagues
While the PM's spokesman expressed "full confidence" in Braverman and emphasized their good working relationship, her Cabinet colleagues struggled to defend her comments in interviews. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and Education minister Robert Halfon distanced themselves from her remarks, with Halfon saying Braverman has a "unique way of expressing herself." Tory MP Tim Loughton warned that Braverman's actions were causing damage and called for a resolution.
Potential Fallout
Some Tories have cautioned against sacking Braverman, warning that it could risk a civil war within the party. Ex-No 10 pollster James Johnson believes that while Braverman may not be the ideal messenger, her message resonates with the voters the Tories need to hold onto for the next election. An investigation into Braverman's unauthorised article by No 10 is expected to conclude next week.
