Public Order

The Labour MP, Nick Thomas-Symonds, condemned the violence during recent protests, expressing his gratitude for the bravery of police officers. He noted that while the law around war memorials needs scrutiny to ensure it addresses community hurt rather than financial repair, he urged the Prime Minister to implement existing reviews and recommendations to address racial inequality, such as those from the Lammy review since 2017, and to act swiftly on the Windrush compensation scheme.

Asked for recognition of frontline police officers who were disrupted by protests over the weekend. Requested commitment to bring criminals responsible for violence and criminal damage to justice.

Responded to Nickie Aiken, thanked her for her question, acknowledged the bravery of police officers during protests, committed to supporting police efforts to bring criminals to justice using evidence from bodycam and CCTV footage.

Defended free speech but condemned violence and racist behaviour seen at protests. Emphasised the need for action on inequalities faced by black and minority ethnic communities, highlighted delays in implementing recommendations from previous reviews.

Reaffirmed commitment to addressing social justice issues through a new cross-Government commission. Stated there was no delay in implementing the Windrush review and committed to reporting back on its findings before summer recess.

Asked for support against those seeking to divide public order through violence, emphasised unity against racism and vandalism. Called for individuals involved in violent acts to face the full force of the law.

Agreed with Kieran Mullan's sentiment, acknowledged the importance of coming together as a nation to address social issues. Praised police for their work in maintaining public order during protests.

Joined tributes to police force and officers, raised concerns about involvement of far-right extremist groups in recent violent incidents. Asked if the Home Secretary had set up a taskforce on countering hateful extremism as recommended by an independent adviser.

Acknowledged the involvement of far-right extremists and their abhorrent behaviour during protests. Confirmed work is ongoing to address this issue within the Department and offered to provide detailed information in writing.

Echoes tributes to the police and expresses concern about a lack of details in the Prime Minister's announced review. Calls for addressing inequalities felt by BAME communities immediately, warning against reviews that do not result in action.

Emphasises the establishment of a commission to address current societal inequalities and root causes of issues such as lack of access to social justice. Reiterates that this is about ending gross disservices to communities and addressing sensitive issues accurately.

Urges the Home Secretary to call out racist abuse from all sides, noting recent attacks on Conservative colleagues by violent extremists. Calls for condemnation of such actions by the Leader of the Opposition and equal application of the law.

Reiterates the need to condemn racist behaviour, criticising the Labour Party's stance on this issue. Rejects a letter from Labour without response.

Requests that anyone who attacks police officers or service animals faces full legal action under Finn’s law.

Supports full legal action against attackers and highlights the impact of assaults on police, promising future legislation to protect police rights.

Questions how trust can be regained in the Home Office to address racism after the Windrush scandal. Criticises lack of compensation for victims.

Acknowledges past failures and personal commitment to addressing them, promising individualised compensation cases and future reviews.

Welcomes the Home Secretary's robust approach to protests during a public health emergency. Requests continued cooperation with local authorities to deter such gatherings.

Acknowledges efforts by local leaders and agencies to communicate the risks of mass gatherings, expressing gratitude for collaborative work.

Expresses concern about another review in light of previous studies on racial disparities. Questions why action isn't being taken instead of further reviews.

Responds to criticism by reiterating the importance of addressing societal inequalities through responsible and reasonable means, expressing regret over opposition to this approach.

Strongly welcomes legislation to protect war memorials. Calls for support for police officers in dealing with violent and disruptive individuals during protests.

Fully supports the call for protecting police officers and bringing perpetrators of violence to justice, reiterating commitment to accelerating work on police covenant.

Asks about the Home Secretary’s confidence in the police's ability to prevent illegal events like raves and ensure that those organising such events face justice.

Paid tribute to the police force's efforts during the pandemic, acknowledged intelligence operations for monitoring illegal gatherings and public disorder. Emphasised constant communication with police to ensure they are protected, prepared, resourced, and equipped.

Expressed concern about the risks associated with attending large public gatherings during a pandemic. Highlighted that such actions put lives at risk, especially those from the BAME community.

Reiterated the importance of adhering to social distancing measures and reinforced the illegality of mass gatherings. Stressed the strain on police resources due to such events.

Condemned violent actions during protests but questioned whether a new cross-departmental review would yield meaningful outcomes or be merely a populist exercise.

Responded to the criticism by emphasising that the purpose of the review is to drive actions and address legitimate issues raised in Parliament. Condemned the tone of the question.

Praised Patrick Hutchinson for rescuing a white demonstrator from the riot, emphasised the need to focus on current behavior towards the black community rather than imposing modern values on historical figures.

Acknowledged Julian Lewis's point and praised Patrick Hutchinson for his actions. Emphasised learning from history to secure a better future.

Thanked the neighbourhood policing teams in Staffordshire for adhering to social distancing guidelines at recent protests. Asked about additional support provided to police during the pandemic.

Complimented Kate Griffiths's team and mentioned the Government’s commitment to increasing the number of police officers, with 90 more being added to Staffordshire's force. Discussed financial support for policing during the pandemic.

Expressed disappointment in Home Secretary’s clarity on updating Parliament about the Wendy Williams review into the Windrush scandal. Asked about measures to tackle far-right activity online and offline.

Discussed casework for Windrush compensation schemes, noting their complexity. Mentioned ongoing work across Government departments to address racism and intolerance in the UK.

Supported Home Secretary’s comments on peaceful protests and police efforts. Questioned how she responds to accusations of gaslighting when sharing personal experiences of racism.

Rejected accusations as pathetic and emphasised the need for unity against real inequalities in society, dismissing attempts at point-scoring or insensitive behavior.

Asked about discussions with police forces regarding enforceability of rules prohibiting gatherings of more than six people since 1 June. Inquired about the number of fines issued for breaking these rules.

Acknowledged daily communication with police leadership, willing to provide figures on fixed penalty notices upon request from the MP.

Thanked Kensington police for their sensitive policing during recent weeks. Questioned Home Secretary's opinion on Mayor of London closing Notting Hill police station counter, suggesting reconsideration with more money into policing.

Acknowledged the respectful policing in Felicity Buchan’s constituency. Suggested that next year's election offers an opportunity for a Conservative candidate to prioritise law and order and support the police in London.

One hundred police officers were injured recently, an unacceptable situation. I urge the Home Secretary to consider reviewing section 35 of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 to empower police in checking violent protesters' identities and addresses, preventing them from exploiting legal loopholes.

The Prime Minister's announcement of yet another review suggests a lack of swift action against racism. People want to see immediate steps taken rather than further deliberation.

My constituents have been following public health guidelines but are angered by the recent gatherings in London. I join them in demanding that the Mayor of London takes action; if he does not, the Home Secretary should step in.

This Government has failed to implement recommendations from previous reviews on racial issues and hid some reports. The public cannot have confidence in the Prime Minister's new cross-governmental commission given this track record.

The far-right is indeed a growing terror threat in our country, necessitating specific steps to challenge it. The Home Secretary agrees with the assessment of the Metropolitan police anti-terror unit.

While appreciating the Home Secretary's stance, I emphasise that protecting war memorials should include culturally sensitive discussions and community payback programmes. The far-right extremists are organised and dangerous, requiring international cooperation to disrupt their communications and ideology.

The removal of statues like that of the Scout movement founder would damage its reputation and could threaten public order. If any statue is to be moved, it should involve democratic consent through proper national and local conversations.

While appreciating the Home Secretary's characterization of racist demonstrators, I am still unclear why recommendations from previous reviews cannot be immediately implemented. The commission should not just review but act upon existing work.

The recent scenes in London do not represent the best of Britain; those who follow laws and support our police are the true representation of British values and society.

Called out the Home Secretary to fund and enforce a new promotion of the countryside code in Cumbria, highlighting incidents where officers were spat at on multiple occasions.

Shared alarm at far-right actions this weekend and questioned tactical decisions made by police not to uphold the law during the preceding days and weeks.

Highlighted a doubling of violence against shop workers due to the coronavirus and called for urgent action on the Government’s call for evidence that has been delayed.

Asked whether criminal damage and mob rule should be used to enact change or if it should rather happen through democratic channels.

Questioned the Government's decision to hide recommendations from Public Health England’s review on BAME communities' disproportionate impact due to coronavirus.

Asked for commitment to bring those responsible for assaulting police officers this weekend to justice and sought assurance of government support for the police.

Commended the Home Secretary's condemnation of recent violence but raised concerns about local businesses' safety and asked if additional resources could be provided to help them.

Emphasised the need for a lead from the Home Secretary to address inequality and unfairness that has led to recent conflicts, advocating for closer community collaboration.