Rishi Sunak to Address Nation After Warning of "Mob Rule" Threat

Rishi Sunak's Speech from Downing Street

Rishi Sunak is set to make a major speech from Downing Street today after warning "mob rule is replacing democratic rule." The Prime Minister spent the day in Scotland, giving a speech to the Scottish Conservative conference in the afternoon. Shortly after finishing taking questions in Aberdeen, No 10 confirmed he would be traveling to London to make public remarks.

Urging Voters to Stick with Tories

While in Scotland, Sunak urged voters to stick with the Tories at the next general election, highlighting that his party is "starting to deliver" and warning that putting Labour into power would "take the UK back to square one." The upcoming UK government election is expected to take place this year, with the Tories currently trailing Labour in opinion polls.

Cracking Down on "Mob Rule"

Recent events, including those in Parliament last week, have prompted Sunak to emphasize the need to protect democratic processes. He warned of "mob rule replacing democratic rule" and announced a "Democratic Policing Protocol" to ensure protests are managed appropriately. This protocol includes breaking up demos outside MPs' homes and preventing disruptions at political events.

Call for Collective Action

Mr. Sunak stressed the importance of collectively addressing the threat of "mob rule" and called for urgent action to safeguard democratic principles. The new measures aim to strengthen security and uphold the integrity of democratic processes in the face of growing challenges.