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Do police need extra powers to tackle terrorism in the UK? Join The Independent Debate

Downing Street has said it has no plans to grant police more powers, despite the Metropolitan Police chief calling on the government to consider tougher legislation

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak says calls for jihad are 'threat to our democratic values'

Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley suggested that laws may need to be redrawn, amid a debate about police powers to respond to extremism

Evening Standard

No plans for more police powers over ‘jihad’ chants, signals Sunak

Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley suggested that laws may need to be redrawn, amid a debate about police powers to respond to extremism.

The Independent UK

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Rishi Sunak tells Commons that UK agencies believe Gaza hospital blast was caused by militants’ rocket– as it happened

Prime minister briefs parliament after his trip last week to Israel, Egypt and Saudi Arabia

The Guardian - UK

Braverman to urge police chief to use ‘full force of law’ after ‘jihad’ chants

The Home Secretary will speak to Scotland Yard chief Sir Mark Rowley over protests surrounding the Gaza conflict.

The Independent UK

Suella Braverman to question Met Police chief over jihad chant at rally

Government was warned by Sir Mark Rowley two years ago about gaps in law, ex-counterterror chief says

The Independent UK

What the papers say – October 23

Home Secretary Suella Braverman’s questioning of the Metropolitan Police Commissioner features on Monday’s front pages.

The Independent UK

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Suella Braverman to question Met Police chief over Gaza protests response

Government was warned by Sir Mark Rowley two years ago about gaps in protest law, ex-counterterror chief says

The Independent UK

Gaza protest policing row deepens as Suella Braverman to grill Met chief Sir Mark Rowley

Suella Braverman to meet Sir Mark Rowley who is facing criticism over the way chants of ‘jihad’ were dealt with

Evening Standard

Braverman to meet Met chief Rowley over Gaza protest

Home Secretary Suella Braverman will meet Sir Mark Rowley who is facing criticism over the way chants of ‘jihad’ were dealt with.

The Independent UK

Government to speak to Met about why no action taken over ‘Jihad’ chant video

The Metropolitan Police said no offences were identified in a video of a Hizb ut-Tahrir Britain protest showing people chanting ‘Jihad’.

The Independent UK

North Kensington stabbing victim named as police appeal for witnesses

Tyrone Pinnock, 36, was killed on a busy footbridge in west London

Evening Standard

Ex-detective accused by Des O’Connor’s daughter ‘made inappropriate comments’

A judge heard allegations about James Mason, a former Metropolitan Police detective chief inspector, during litigation centred on Kristina O’Connor.

The Independent UK

Mother of water pistol boy surrounded by armed police says she was betrayed

The mother said she and her son had been treated with contempt.

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MPs to ask British Museum about thefts and damage to international reputation

A Metropolitan Police investigation is under way.

Evening Standard

Southall: Man fighting for life after hit and run collision at bus stop

Metropolitan Police are on the hunt to find the driver of the car who did not stop at the scene

Evening Standard

BBC Broadcasting House sprayed with red paint

Presenter Victoria Derbyshire posted images and footage of the scene in central London as she arrived at work on Saturday

The Independent UK

Hundreds gather for London pro-Palestine march as Gaza braces for invasion

More than 1,000 officers have been deployed by the Metropolitan Police for the march.

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Pro-Palestinian group targets BBC headquarters with red paint ‘blood’ protest

Palestine Action accused the broadcaster of ‘manufacturing consent for Israel’s war crimes’.

The Guardian - UK

Martial arts enthusiast who stabbed partner to death in London jailed for life

Jason Bell, 42, must serve minimum term of 22 years after he murdered Nicole Hurley, 37, and then held a friend captive

Evening Standard

Schoolboy, 16, seriously injured after shooting at south London house

Specialist firearms officers were among emergency services that responded to the scene in Brixton

The Independent UK

Labour launch security review as Starmer admits glitterbomb could have been ‘a lot worse’

Leader jokes about ‘channelling inner Arsenal’ to fend off ‘idiot’ – as Metropolitan Police protection officers blamed for breach

The Independent UK

I did not rise to athlete’s provocation, officer tells police misconduct hearing

Athletes Ricardo Dos Santos and his partner, Bianca Williams, believe they were racially profiled during an encounter with officers in 2020.

The Independent UK

Female Metropolitan Police sergeant appears in court charged with sexual assault

Sergeant Rachel Bright, 45, is accused of touching a woman without her consent while off duty in Wandsworth, south London.

The Independent UK

Met Police officer denies following athlete’s car because driver was black

Ricardo Dos Santos and his partner and Team GB athlete Bianca Williams believe they were racially profiled during an encounter with officers in 2020.

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