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Sunak mustn't ‘interfere’ with Met's decision on pro-Palestinian march, McDonnell says
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley in conversation with Sir Trevor Phillips at the Policy Exchange in London, September 11, 2023
RISHI SUNAK must not “politicise” the Metropolitan Police by “interfering” with the force’s decision to allow a pro-Palestinian march to take place this weekend, Labour’s John McDonnell urged today.
The left MP’s call came after the Prime Minister continued his attack on demonstrations calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and vowed to hold Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley “accountable” for his decision to give the green light to Saturday’s action.
Mr Sunak was expected to meet Sir Mark today to discuss the policing of the protest in central London.
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