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Britain is descending into "mob rule" and police will do more to protect the country's democracy, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Wednesday, after the government announced extra funding to keep lawmakers safe.
Britain is descending into mob rule and police will do more to protect the country's democracy, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Wednesday, after the government announced extra funding to keep... -February 28, 2024 at 02:24 pm EST - MarketScreener
Officers need to demonstrate to the public they will use their powers, Rishi Sunak says.
Britain is descending into "mob rule" and police will do more to protect the country's democracy, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Wednesday, after the government announced extra funding to keep lawmakers safe. Many British lawmakers have said the abuse directed at them has become more intense since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel that sparked the war in Gaza, with some fearing for their safety if they air their views on the conflict. Last week parliament descended into chaos as tensions flared over a vote on Gaza, with the House of Commons speaker citing "frightening...
Officers must use their powers against people who undermine democracy by targeting MPs, Rishi Sunak says.