Home Office minister says police could have acted to prevent Big Ben projection
by Richard Wheeler
Feb 26, 2024
2 minutes
Police could have acted to prevent protesters projecting a “deeply offensive” pro-Palestine slogan on Parliament’s Elizabeth Tower, a Home Office minister has said.
Chris Philp said the landmark, which is home to the Big Ben bell, is “not a canvas for political campaigning”, adding he had made clear his concerns to the Metropolitan Police commissioner.
The Commons heard protesters projected “from the river to
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