Supporting UK Policing

Today we mark VE Day and honour the courage and sacrifice of all those who served in the Second World War. We remember those who gave so much for our freedom and reflect on the values they fought for. Their sacrifices will never be forgotten.

Pro-Pals were outside court today chanting “Sam you make us proud”. That’s Samuel Corner who was just convicted of GBH against a female police officer. Her spine was fractured. They are vile.

The Metropolitan Police marksman who shot and killed Chris Kaba is expected to know by the end of July whether he will have to face gross misconduct proceedings. Kaba, 24, was shot dead in Streatham, south-east London, in September 2022 as he tried to ram his Audi past police cars that had followed him and penned him in. Sgt Martyn Blake was cleared of murderfollowing a trial but is waiting to find out whether he will be subject to a disciplinary hearing. A solicitor for the police watchdog, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), told an inquest hearing on Tuesday that the organisation would likely decide whether to proceed with the case by 31 July. Kaba's car was pursued by police officers because it had been linked to three previous firearms incidents in five months. Officers were not aware of his identity at the time, but it later emerged that Kaba was a member of one of London's most dangerous street gangs and was accused of being involved in two shootings in the week before he died. Senior Coroner Dr Julian Morris will also decide in the coming months whether to hold a full inquest into his death, Southwark Coroner's Court heard. Matthew Ryder KC, representing Kaba's family, told the court his relatives were "extremely keen" for the proceedings to continue. "There are very powerful reasons why this inquest should be resumed, and if it is resumed it should be as soon as possible," Ryder said. Following Blake's acquittal, then home secretary Yvette Cooper vowed to raise the legal test used by prosecutors to determine whether to bring charges against police officers over use of force into line with the standard used for members of the public. The test used by the IOPC over whether to bring misconduct proceedings would also be raised to the level used in criminal law, she said. The disciplinary proceedings against Blake were put on hold while any legal changes were made. The court was told that the Home Office expects to have finalised the wording of the legal amendments in June. Link to the article: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn9p…

Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch wanted to jump into the Iran war with both feet without thinking through the consequences. For a party that always does what’s right for Britain, vote Labour this Thursday.

Reform is proving today just how despicable they truly are. Do not allow them to gain an inch in your community. Do not allow them to drag our country towards division and fear. Get out and vote Labour on Thursday.

Alfie Coleman attempted to purchase a firearm & ammunition in order to carry out a terror attack. What he didn’t realise was that MI5 and police were aware, and he had arranged the exchange with undercover operatives. He's now been found guilty of planning a terrorist attack.

Four in hospital after Brixton shooting bbc.in/4dganvr

Following the horrific terrorist attack yesterday in Golders Green – which was the latest in a series of antisemitic attacks in our city – Jewish Londoners understandably and rightly want to see more action, not words. My statement: