Met Police chief 'shocked' by planned Palestine Action protest
Published: 6/22/2025

Metropolitan Police Chief Mark Rowley expresses shock at planned protest by Palestine Action activists who broke into RAF Brize Norton and spray-painted military planes in protest of UK's support of Israel. Home Secretary may proscribe the group as a terrorist organization. The group faces criticism and support from various sources, with concerns about the use of counterterrorism powers on protests. Issues related to ongoing war in Gaza continue to spark debate and activism.