A journalist and author whose husband serves as the prime minister’s national security adviser has faced scrutiny after posting online in support of a banned protest group. The tweet, which referenced authors backing Palestine and the organization Palestine Action, has drawn attention amid ongoing investigations into alleged ties to extremist activity. Authorities have concluded that her statement does not meet the legal threshold for criminal action, leading to no further proceedings. The case raises broader questions about public figures’ social media activity and its potential consequences.
Tweet by Sarah Helm, wife of national security adviser Jonathan Powell, ‘does not meet criminal threshold’No further action will be taken against Sarah Helm, the wife of the prime minister’s national security adviser, after she was accused of supporting the banned protest group Palestine Action.Helm, a journalist and author who is married to Jonathan Powell, posted on X on Thursday: “God help us authors who support Palestine and Palestine Action.” Continue reading...
