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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Adam Forrest

Met boss calls for tougher terror powers after Braverman challenged him over ‘jihad’ chants

PA

Downing Street has said it has no plans to give police more powers, despite calls from the Metropolitan Police chief for tougher terrorism legislation in the wake of a pro-Palestine rally where “jihad” chants were heard.

Sir Mark Rowley met the home secretary Suella Braverman to discuss her demand for officers to use the “full force of the law” after video emerged of a pro-Palestinian activist chanting “jihad”.

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