Responding to the Palestine protest that took place on Monday 23rd June, Zoë Garbett Green Party London Assembly Member has said:
"While the full picture of what has happened is still unclear, I’ve heard deeply disturbing accounts from protestors on the ground describing the use of excessive force by police against peaceful demonstrators.
"The initial statement issued by the Met was chilling and it did not reflect a commitment to public safety, but of a premeditated decision to confront protesters with force. [1]
"The Mayor must stand by Londoners’ right to protest safely and without intimidation.
"The right to protest is a basis of any healthy democracy – it must be defended and protected. Tactics to intimidate and suppress our right to protest should be challenged, and I'll be doing so in my capacity as an Assembly Member."
Notes to editors
[1] Statement issued by the Met the evening before the protest https://news.met.police.uk/news/statement-ahead-of-protest-in-support-of-palestine-action-498610