Metropolitan Police Reviewing Social Media Post by Wife of National Security Adviser

Metropolitan Police are assessing a social media post by Sarah Helm, wife of National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell, regarding support for Palestine Action.

Editorial Desk

October 17, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — The Metropolitan Police have confirmed they are currently evaluating a social media post authored by Sarah Helm, a writer and the spouse of the government’s national security adviser, Jonathan Powell.

Authorities launched the assessment following allegations that the post expressed support for Palestine Action. The group was officially proscribed under United Kingdom terrorism legislation last year, making the expression of support for the organization a matter of legal scrutiny.

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The review process began on Friday as officials examine the content of the message in question. No further details regarding the specific nature of the investigation or potential outcomes have been released at this time.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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