The thrust of the story is that Ms Patel's message to the Police was that they were to stop people gathering at vigils. That may have had particular resonance to the MPS for which responsibility is shared by the Home Secretary and the Mayor.
When it went awry on the ground, as is often the case in public order situations, it suddenly becomes an operational decision for the police themselves.
I don't think, if the gist is true, that's a slur.
A comment on her fitness for office perhaps.......
Last edited by: Bromptonaut on Sat 20 Mar 21 at 10:23
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