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UK police rule out probe into Palestine Action post by PM adviser’s wife

UK police rule out probe into Palestine Action post by PM adviser’s wife

Also reported by BBC Tech

Summary

UK police reviewed a social media post by Sarah Helm, wife of a national security adviser, that seemed to support Palestine Action, a group banned as a terrorist organization. They decided it did not break any laws, so no criminal investigation will happen.

Key Facts

  • Sarah Helm posted on social media supporting Palestine Action, a banned group in the UK.
  • The Metropolitan Police checked the post and said it did not reach the level of a crime.
  • No further police action will be taken against Helm for her post.
  • Palestine Action was declared a terrorist organization by UK lawmakers in July 2025.
  • Over 3,500 people have been arrested in the UK for allegedly supporting Palestine Action since the ban.
  • The UK Court of Appeal ruled the ban on Palestine Action is lawful.
  • Publisher Faber stopped selling books by author Sally Rooney in the UK after she planned to use her royalties to support Palestine Action.
  • The UK government said Helm’s comments do not represent its official views.
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