Mrs Braverman, who was sacked by Mr Sunak after she accused police of “playing favourites” with pro-Palestinian protesters, accused Sir Keir Starmer, the Labour leader, of “being in hock” to extremists and “taking the Speaker hostage” with a “grubby backroom deal” over the Labour amendment.
“The truth is that the Islamists, the extremists and the anti-Semites are in charge now,” she wrote. “They have bullied the Labour Party, they have bullied our institutions, and now they have bullied our country into submission.”
The former home secretary accused political leaders of “burying their heads in the sand”, preferring to believe in the “illusion” of a successful multicultural society and remaining terrified of being called racist if they challenged them.
“But the law has not changed, mass extremism parades itself proudly, campuses remain dangerous places for Jews, and Labour is still rotten to the core,” she said.
On Thursday, Mr Sunak said he found the scenes in the Commons “very concerning”, adding: “ think the important point here is that we should never let extremists intimidate us into changing the way in which Parliament works”.
By Thursday evening, more than 67 MPs had signed a motion declaring no confidence in Sir Lindsay. Stephen Flynn, the SNP’s Commons leader, and some Tory rebels are trying to oust the Speaker by forcing a no-confidence vote.
In his apology to the Commons on Thursday, the Speaker said: “I am guilty because… I have a duty of care that I will carry out to protect people.
“It is the protection that led me to make a wrong decision, but what I do not apologise [for] is the risk that has been put on all Members at the moment. I had serious meetings yesterday with the police on the issues and threats to politicians for us heading to an election.”
His comments came amid increased concern for the safety of MPs, some of whom have been threatened and faced protests at their homes.
William Turner is a seasoned U.K. correspondent with a deep understanding of domestic affairs. With a passion for British politics and culture, he provides insightful analysis and comprehensive coverage of events within the United Kingdom.
