Tommy Tainant
Diamond Member

Met chief defends force for not arresting chanters of ‘jihad’ at anti-Israel protest
Mark Rowley says laws should be changed if politicians want tougher action taken
So 100000 people march in support of Palestine thru London. A tiny minority attach to the main march and hold a seperate rally. A couple of them shout "Jihad" during a speech.
So our authoritarian govt piles in and wants them arrested. The Chief of the Met cant see an offence and refuses.
Im a bit torn by this.
Most importantly the UK is not at war. We dont need suppressive measures that restrict our freedoms.
British Jews have a right to not feel threatened. But people also have a right to protest. the tories have passed a slew of laws that stifle the right to protest over the past few years.
Usually as an over reaction to something that they dont like. The police should not have their operations undermined by a Home Secretary who is pushing to be Prime Minister.
Its telling that she never criticises demos run by the far right. Trash like robinson seemingly have her blessing when they throw pork chops into mosques.
She has identfied islamaphobia as a key point in her campaign. Its more than cynical to exploit the tragedy like this. Very conservative.