Met Police drop investigation into adviser’s wife over Palestine Action post

Met Police drop investigation into adviser’s wife over Palestine Action post

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The Metropolitan Police in London said on 18 October that the social-media post by Sarah Helm, wife of national security adviser Jonathan Powell, did not meet the criminal threshold and would not be investigated. Metropolitan Police had earlier said it was assessing the tweet after it mentioned the proscribed group Palestine Action, with officials noting Helm does not speak for the government.

Middle East Eye reported that pro-Israel organisations criticised Helm while Green Party leaders praised her. Al Jazeera and the BBC also reported the police review of the post.

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October 18, 2026
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Met Police say adviser’s wife post on Palestine Action does not warrant investigation
Met Police say adviser’s wife post on Palestine Action does not warrant investigation

Al Jazeera • 18 Oct 04:58

The Metropolitan Police concluded that a social media post by Sarah Helm, wife of the national security adviser, did not meet the criminal threshold and will not be pursued further.

Credibility 72% Manip. 7% Center
October 17, 2026
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Met Police decides no further action against national security adviser’s wife over Palestine Action post
Met Police decides no further action against national security adviser’s wife over Palestine Action post

BBC • 17 Oct 20:24

The Metropolitan Police concluded that a social-media post by Sarah Helm, spouse of the national security adviser, did not meet the criminal threshold for prosecution.

Credibility 78% Manip. 8% Center
Journalist Sarah Helm Faces Police Review After Pro-Israel Groups Call for Investigation
Journalist Sarah Helm Faces Police Review After Pro-Israel Groups Call for Investigation

Middle East Eye • 17 Oct 09:25

Sarah Helm, a veteran journalist, has drawn criticism from pro-Israel organisations and praise from Green Party leaders after posting on X in support of author Sally Rooney and Palestine Action, prompting a Metropolitan Police assessment.

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October 16, 2026
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Police review social media post by national security adviser’s spouse referencing proscribed group
Police review social media post by national security adviser’s spouse referencing proscribed group

BBC • 16 Oct 18:58

Metropolitan Police are assessing a tweet by Sarah Helm, wife of national security adviser Jonathan Powell, that mentioned the proscribed group Palestine Action, while officials say she does not represent the government.

Credibility 72% Manip. 9% Center
Police assess social-media post by adviser’s wife that praised proscribed group
Police assess social-media post by adviser’s wife that praised proscribed group

Al Jazeera • 16 Oct 18:35

Metropolitan Police are reviewing a post by Sarah Helm, wife of National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell, after she appeared to endorse the banned group Palestine Action, while officials say she does not represent the government.

Credibility 78% Manip. 10% Center

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