Posted 2/23/2024, 1:00:41 PM
Police Adviser Calls for New Powers to Protect MPs Facing Intimidation During Parliament Protests
- Police adviser urges new powers to protect MPs from "intimidation" during protests outside Parliament
- Comes after Commons Speaker cited threats to MP safety over his handling of debate on Gaza conflict
- Speaker argues letting MPs vote on wider range of positions protects them from threats
- Review recommends extending powers used to break up protests outside schools and clinics to Parliament
- Government says police already have sufficient powers, does not back significant expansion