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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Metropolitan Police Sarah Helm Jonathan Powell No 10 spokesperson Zack Polanski Palestine Action Home Office UK Supreme Court

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London, United Kingdom

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2026年十月18日
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UK police rule out probe into Palestine Action post by PM adviser’s wife
UK police rule out probe into Palestine Action post by PM adviser’s wife

Al Jazeera • 10月18日 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.

可信度 72% 操纵 7% 中立
2026年十月17日
2 篇总计
No further action against government adviser's wife over Palestine Action post, police say
No further action against government adviser's wife over Palestine Action post, police say

BBC • 10月17日 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.

可信度 78% 操纵 8% 中立
Sarah Helm doubles down as pro-Israel groups urge police action and Zack Polanski praises her 'bravery'
Sarah Helm doubles down as pro-Israel groups urge police action and Zack Polanski praises her 'bravery'

Middle East Eye • 10月17日 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.

可信度 58% 操纵 45% 左派
2026年十月16日
2 篇总计
Police assess Palestine Action post by national security adviser's wife
Police assess Palestine Action post by national security adviser's wife

BBC • 10月16日 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.

可信度 72% 操纵 9% 中立
UK PM adviser’s wife expresses ‘support’ for Palestine Action
UK PM adviser’s wife expresses ‘support’ for Palestine Action

Al Jazeera • 10月16日 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.

可信度 78% 操纵 10% 中立

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