No action to be taken against wife of PM’s aide over Palestine Action post
Also reported by BBC Tech
Summary
Sarah Helm, wife of the UK prime minister’s national security adviser, will face no police action after posting a message on social media that mentioned support for the banned protest group Palestine Action. The police reviewed the post and decided it did not break any laws or encourage illegal activity.Key Facts
- Sarah Helm is the wife of Jonathan Powell, the UK prime minister’s national security adviser.
- Helm posted on X (formerly Twitter) mentioning support for Palestine Action, a banned protest group.
- Palestine Action is banned in the UK since July 2025, with support or membership punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
- The Metropolitan Police assessed Helm’s post and found it did not meet the legal criteria for a crime.
- No further police investigation will take place regarding Helm’s post.
- The UK government said Helm’s views are personal and not those of the government.
- The Campaign Against Antisemitism called for an investigation but acknowledged spouses can hold their own views.
- The case relates to previous concerns about public support for Palestine Action from well-known individuals.
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