Tory MP Questions Government Advisor's Position After Wife's Palestine Action Post
BBC News reports on a situation where Conservative MP Alicia Kearns has raised concerns over Jonathan Powell's, the National Security Advisor's, position following his wife's social media posts supporting Palestine Action.
The shadow home affairs minister has written to the prime minister questioning Powell's tenure. Despite the Metropolitan Police concluding no action was necessary regarding Sarah Helm's comments on X, Kearns expresses her disbelief: "We cannot have the NSA's wife tweeting about what decisions her husband has or hasn't made."
Palestine Action was designated as a terrorist organization last year, making support for the group a criminal offense. An appeal against this proscription is pending at the Supreme Court.
Key Points:
- MP's Concern: Kearns questions Powell's position due to his wife's social media posts.
- Police Investigation: The Met found Helm's post did not meet the criminal threshold.
- Legal Context: Palestine Action's proscription as a terror group is under review by the Supreme Court.
- Quote: "We cannot have the NSA's wife tweeting about what decisions her husband has or hasn't made." - Alicia Kearns