Met Police Chief Says He's Powerless to Stop Pro-Palestine Rally on Armistice Day

Met Police Chief Sir Mark Rowley: Threshold to Ban Rally Hasn't Been Reached

Britain's top police officer, Sir Mark Rowley, has stated that he does not have the power to ban pro-Palestine Armistice Day marches. He has indicated that if the intelligence evolves and reaches a high threshold, he would ask the government to take action as a "last resort."

Ministers Strongly Indicate Police to Seek Ban

Ministers have urged the police to utilize their powers and ask the Home Secretary for a ban on the planned protest. However, Sir Mark Rowley maintains that banning the march would be a last resort and that the threshold for such action has not yet been reached.

Protection of Remembrance Events is Top Priority

Sir Mark Rowley reassured the public that Remembrance events will not be disrupted by protests and that the police will do everything possible to protect these critical events.

Flash Point: PM Calls Demonstrations "Provocative and Disrespectful"

The Prime Minister expressed his concerns to Sir Mark Rowley, stating that any pro-Palestine demonstrations were "provocative and disrespectful." However, Sir Mark appeared to disagree with the Prime Minister's description of the rallies as "hate marches," emphasizing that there is a diverse range of people involved in the protests.

PM Demands Full Investigation into Assault on Veteran Poppy Seller

The Prime Minister has called on the police to use the "full force of the law" to investigate an alleged assault on a veteran poppy seller. The incident occurred during a pro-Palestinian rally, and Downing Street has described it as "repulsive."

Veteran Poppy Seller Speaks Out

Jim Henderson, a 78-year-old veteran, claims he was punched while running a poppy stall in Edinburgh during the pro-Palestinian rally. The incident has been condemned by Number 10, and the police have been urged to take the matter seriously.