Chris Packham ‘irresponsible’ for backing protests outside MPs’ homes
The TelegraphChris Packham has been criticised as “irresponsible” by Downing Street for defending protests outside the homes of MPs. The group has said it plans to continue “standing outside the homes and offices of MPs” despite the Prime Minister warning against the rise of “mob rule” in Britain. “We’ve got a law out there, it needs to be applied equally to everyone.” Asked about Packham’s comments, Mr Sunak’s spokesman told reporters: “It is clearly irresponsible to encourage people to protest at the home addresses of MPs. “ is exactly why the Defending Democracy Policing Protocol agreed last week that any protests outside addresses of MPs will be considered intimidatory.” ‘MPs do not feel safe in their homes’ Mr Sunak last week warned police chiefs that “mob rule is replacing democratic rule” and called on police to shut down “intimidatory” demonstrations against MPs amid rising fears for their safety sparked by the Gaza conflict.
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