Police assess Palestine Action post by national security adviser's wife
The Metropolitan Police have closed their investigation into Sarah Helm, wife of National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell, after assessing a social media post in which she appeared to support Palestine Action. Helm, a journalist and author, has since called for the ban on Palestine Action to be revoked. Downing Street stated that Helm does not represent the government in any capacity. The police spent two days reviewing the post on X before deciding that no charges would follow.
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- ✓ The Metropolitan Police assessed a social media post by Sarah Helm regarding Palestine Action.
- ✓ Sarah Helm is the wife of National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell.
- ✓ Palestine Action is a banned terrorist organisation.
- ✓ Downing Street stated Sarah Helm does not represent the government in any capacity.
What changed
The Metropolitan Police have officially closed the matter and will not bring charges against Sarah Helm.
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Met Police close case into Sarah Helm over Palestine Action post
The Metropolitan Police have closed their investigation into Sarah Helm, wife of National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell, after assessing a social media post in which she appeared to support Palestine Action. Helm, a journalist and author, has since called for the ban on Palestine Action to be revoked. Downing Street stated that Helm does not represent the government in any capacity. The police spent two days reviewing the post on X before deciding that no charges would follow.
Why it matters
Palestine Action is a pro-Palestinian group banned in the UK as a terrorist organisation. The incident placed Jonathan Powell under pressure due to his role as the Prime Minister's top security aide.
What is confirmed
- The Metropolitan Police assessed a social media post by Sarah Helm regarding Palestine Action.
- Sarah Helm is the wife of National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell.
- Palestine Action is a banned terrorist organisation.
- Downing Street stated Sarah Helm does not represent the government in any capacity.
- The Metropolitan Police closed the case and will not bring charges.
Still unconfirmed
- Sarah Helm appeared to defend Hamas on X.
- Sarah Helm is the wife of Andy Burnham's national security adviser.
What to watch next
- Official response from the National Security Adviser regarding his wife's call to revoke the ban on Palestine Action.
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