World

‘Mob Rule’ replacing democracy in UK, need to change that: Sunak to top cops

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” threats against lawmakers for a decision to break with usual parliamentary procedure.
There is a growing consensus that mob rule is replacing democratic rule. And we’ve got to collectively, all of us, change that urgently,” Sunak said at a meeting with police chiefs on Wednesday, according to remarks released by his office.
“We simply cannot allow this pattern of increasingly violent and intimidatory behaviour which is, as far as anyone can see, intended to shout down free debate and stop elected representatives from doing their job. That is simply undemocratic.”
Earlier, the interior ministry announced funding worth 31 million pounds ($39 million) to provide additional security for lawmakers and other officials.
Sunak said a new Democratic Policing Protocol would commit to extra patrols and make clear that protests at the homes of elected representatives should be treated as intimidatory.
It also makes clear that from now on police should take a “consistent and robust approach … to protect our democratic processes from intimidation, disruption, from subversion”, he said.

Agencies

Recent Posts

Ibrahim Rushes Bleeding Father Saif Ali Khan to Hospital in Auto After Stabbing Incident

Saif Ali Khan, injured in a stabbing incident, was taken to the hospital in an…

5 minutes ago

Debunking 10 Common Myths About HPV Vaccination: What You Need to Know

HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccination is an essential preventive measure to protect against several strains of…

18 minutes ago

Space Milestone Alert!: Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin launches New Glenn Rocket On First Test Flight | WATCH

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket launched successfully from Cape Canaveral, showcasing reusability and advancing commercial…

20 minutes ago

Saif Ali Khan is out of danger and Recovering After Stabbing Incident, Gratitude to Fans and Well-Wishers

Saif Ali Khan, recovering from stab wounds, expresses gratitude to fans and doctors after multiple…

21 minutes ago

Rethinking Obesity Diagnosis: Why BMI Alone Isn’t Enough

A recent Lancet Global Commission report calls for an overhaul of how obesity is diagnosed,…

22 minutes ago

How Memory Circuits in the Brain Drive Overeating and Obesity

Obesity and overeating are global health crises, with millions of people struggling to maintain healthy…

24 minutes ago