Rishi Sunak has pledged to hold Metropolitan Police Chief Sir Mark Rowley "accountable" if any violence breaks out during Saturday's pro-Palestine march. The Prime Minister has criticized plans for 700,000 activists to march in Central London, calling it "disrespectful". Sunak will meet with Rowley to discuss how officers plan to prevent clashes on Armistice Day. The Home Office can only ban a march if the Met advises of a serious risk of violence. So far, the march has been given the go-ahead, but Rowley has urged organizers to reconsider.
PM Slams Plans for 700,000 Activists to March
Rishi Sunak has criticized the planned pro-Palestine march in Central London, calling it "disrespectful". The Prime Minister will hold Met Chief Sir Mark Rowley accountable if violence erupts during the march.
Met Chief Urged to Delay Protest
Ministers have urged organizers of the Gaza march to delay the protest to a less sensitive date. The Palestine Solidarity Campaign has refused and Met Chief Rowley has stated that the rally will go ahead.
Met Chief to Meet with Sunak
Sir Mark Rowley will meet with Rishi Sunak to discuss how officers plan to prevent clashes during the pro-Palestine march. The Home Office can only ban a march if there is a serious risk of violence.
PM to Hold Met Chief Accountable
Rishi Sunak has vowed to hold Sir Mark Rowley accountable for ensuring the safety of the public and safeguarding remembrance during the pro-Palestine march. Sunak will meet with Rowley to discuss the issue.
Met Chief: No Absolute Power to Ban Protest
Sir Mark Rowley has stated that there is no absolute power to ban protest and that there will be a protest this weekend. Moving to ban a march is incredibly rare and should only be done in cases of a real threat of violent disorder.
Organizers Willing to Stay Away from Cenotaph
Sir Mark Rowley has said that Palestine rally organizers have shown complete willingness to stay away from the Cenotaph and Whitehall and have no intention of disrupting the nation's remembrance events. However, if this changes, the police will use available powers and conditions to protect important locations and events.
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