Heidi Alexander has rejected the idea of 'two-tier policing' following another night of violent protests across the UK.
Heidi Alexander has rejected the idea of "two-tier policing" following another night of violent protests across the UK. Speaking with Nick Ferrari at Breakfast, the Minister for Courts labelled the idea that protests were policed unequally "a completely baseless accusation' that she "won’t entertain"."On the idea that their is some sort of two-tier police operation in this country, I totally reject that," she continued.
Defending Sir Mark's actions, the minister added that "he was just trying to clear the way".Following the incident, a Met Police spokesperson said: “The Commissioner had a positive and constructive meeting with the Prime Minister and partners across Government and policing.
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