UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman Faces Calls for Removal After Published Column Ignites Political Uproar

Braverman criticized for controversial column accusing Metropolitan Police of bias, with rivals suggesting breach of ministerial code; Prime Minister Sunak under pressure to sack her despite backing from Tory right wing.

• UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman is under intense scrutiny after publishing a controversial column in The Times that accused the Metropolitan Police of bias in handling pro-Palestinian protests. The column, which was published without approval from Downing Street, has caused significant backlash and led to calls for her removal.
• The row began when Braverman's column, initially written in consultation with the Home Office, was published with a significantly more inflammatory tone than agreed upon. The column was unapproved by Downing Street, leading to confusion and frustration amongst officials.
• Many Tory MPs have expressed hostility to Braverman's assertions in the column, especially her comparison of pro-Palestinian demonstrations to Northern Ireland marches. Some are pushing for her to be sacked, with one Cabinet minister claiming that she had 'lost it' and 'embarrassed the prime minister'.
• However, supporters of Braverman, including some from the right wing of the Tory party, have defended her stance and maintain that the public is on her side in criticizing the police response to the protests.
• While Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is under immense pressure to sack Braverman, allies of the Home Secretary have warned that such a move would be politically risky. Amidst this upheaval, rumors of an imminent cabinet reshuffle are circulating.

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