Rishi Sunak says Rowley will be held ‘accountable’ for pro-Palestine march<\/h3>\n

Rishi Sunak has fired a warning shot at the head of the Met Police, after Sir Mark Rowley said he cannot ban the anticipated pro-Palestinian protest.<\/p>\n

Last night Sir Mark said the law \u201cprovides no mechanism to ban a gathering, a static protest\u201d, despite concerns that the likes of Tommy Robinson may travel to central London as part of a counter-demonstration.<\/p>\n

The Prime Minister and others, including Suella Braverman, have already made clear they believe the million-strong protest should not go ahead.<\/p>\n

This morning Mr Sunak warned he would hold the Met Police Chief to account if they decide not to ban the protest.<\/p>\n

Speaking to broadcasters, the PM said: \u201cThis is a decision that the Metropolitan Police Commissioner has made. He has said that he can ensure we safeguard remembrance for the country this weekend as well as keep the public safe\u201d.<\/p>\n

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\u201cMy job is to hold him accountable for that.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have asked the police for information on how they will ensure this happens. I will be meeting the Metropolitan Police Commissioner later today to discuss this.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy view is these marches are disrespectful.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sir Mark has already been accused of being \u201cweak\u201d by Tory MPs, who have compared the Met\u2019s response to the weekly pro-Palestine marches to Boris Johnson being issued a fine for receiving cake during lockdown.<\/p>\n

The Prime Minister also used the interview to voice his shock and disgust at the Rochdale Cenotaph being graffitied with pro-Palestinian messages.<\/p>\n

Mr Sunak described the desecration of war memorials as \u201cabsolutely sickening\u201d.<\/p>\n

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  \u201cThis weekend will be about the country coming together to pay tribute and recognise the sacrifice of so many over so many years.<\/p>\n

  \u201cThat\u2019s what I\u2019ll be doing, and it\u2019s what the vast majority of the country will be doing this weekend: marking that moment with the dignity and respect that it deserves\u201d.<\/p>\n

  Last night Rochdale Council said the graffiti attack was \u201ctotally unacceptable and is being investigated by police\u201d.<\/p>\n

  They pledged the graffiti would be \u201cremoved as soon as we are able to\u201d.<\/p>\n

  Responding to the attack, Tory MP Jonathan Gullis asked: \u201cWhat has the UK come to?\u201d<\/p>\n

  \u201cIt is disgusting to see what vermin have done to a sacred memorial remembering our fallen heroes.<\/p>\n

  \u201cIt\u2019s why James Sunderland MP and I introduced the Desecration of War Memorials Bill, which became law last year.<\/p>\n

  “The police must lock these scum up!\u201d<\/p>\n

  The Desecration of War Memorials Bill means vile Brits who attack the statues can face up to 10 years in prison.<\/p>\n

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