From the Guardian · · 1m
No action against PM aide's wife over Palestine post
Sarah Helm, married to the national security adviser, will face no police investigation over her X post supporting Palestine Action.
In brief
Sarah Helm, married to the national security adviser, will face no police investigation over her X post supporting Palestine Action. Police found Sarah Helm's post supporting Palestine Action did not meet the criminal threshold and will take no further action. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Author posts support for banned group
Sarah Helm, wife of national security adviser Jonathan Powell, posted on X on Thursday: God help us authors who support Palestine and Palestine Action.
“God help us authors who support Palestine and Palestine Action.”
Police assess the post
The Metropolitan Police said Friday the post was being assessed to determine whether further investigation was required. Specialist officers reviewed it over the weekend.
No criminal threshold met
On Saturday, police said the post did not meet the criminal threshold and no further action would be taken. There was insufficient evidence it encouraged support for the proscribed organisation.
Campaign group and government respond
The Campaign Against Antisemitism called for investigation and prosecution. Downing Street distanced itself from Helm's remarks, saying she does not represent the government in any capacity.
The big picture
Police found Sarah Helm's post supporting Palestine Action did not meet the criminal threshold and will take no further action.
