Posted 2/22/2024, 3:20:00 PM
Police Under Fire Over Response to Pro-Palestinian Protest at Parliament
- Police stood by as "From the river to the sea" slogan projected onto Parliament by pro-Palestinian protesters, concerns raised by MP Andrew Percy
- Percy said slogan implies eradication of Israel, warned of rising anti-Semitism, police allowing it to happen
- Other MPs also criticized police handling of months of pro-Palestinian protests in London, failure to act on threats to Jews
- Chaotic Commons scenes sparked by SNP bid to force Gaza ceasefire vote, Speaker went against advice to select Labour amendment
- Police defend inaction, say chant heard at protests for years, use in public protest setting not a criminal offense