The Met Police attempted to shift blame for the chaotic scenes which erupted on Armistice Day yesterday on “intense debate” ahead of protests and counter protests.
According to Scotland Yard, community tensions surged ahead of yesterday’s events which saw over 100 people arrested.
Further pressure has mounted on Home Secretary Suella Braverman after she was accused of “whipping up division” and herself accused the police of boas for letting the rally proceed.
Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist branded the counter protest behaviour towards police as “extreme violence” and said yesterday’s events were “deeply concerning”.
Nine officers were injured yesterday as they tried to prevent protesters from reaching the Cenotaph.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has called on the Prime Minister to sack the Home Secretary as he accused her of “whipping up division”.
In a comment for the Sunday Telegraph, Sir Keir wrote: “The Home Secretary and the Prime Minister’s treatment of the police and protestors alike this week - coming just a few days after she shamefully described homelessness as ‘a lifestyle choice’ - betray a total lack of respect for this country’s values and its principles.
“Few people in public life have done more recently to whip up division, set the British people against one another and sow the seeds of hatred and distrust than Suella Braverman.
“In doing so, she demeans her office.”
Starmer said: 'Few people in public life have done more recently to whip up division, set the British people against one another and sow the seeds of hatred and distrust than Suella Braverman'
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