Suella Braverman's Controversial Actions Spark Outrage and Astonishment

Home Secretary Suella Braverman cannot stop a potentially large pro-Palestinian march in London on Armistice Day because the law does not require the Met Police commissioner to consider ministerial views. The Palestinian Solidarity Campaign (PSC) has organized three national protests that have grown in size each week and have abided by negotiated conditions. While opponents claim the march includes antisemitic slogans and provides cover for extremists, the police can only ban an event if there is a serious risk of public disorder. Banning the march could lead to independent protests and counter-demonstrations, and the home secretary's involvement in operational policing has been criticized as improper political interference.