British PM removes Suella Braverman over allegations of police bias

London: In a decisive move on Monday, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak removed Interior Minister Suella Braverman from her position, citing allegations of police bias in favor of pro-Palestinian demonstrators.

The sources revealed that Sunak personally requested Braverman to leave the government” and she promptly accepted it.

The decision came in response to increasing pressure from both opposition lawmakers and members of his own Conservative Party.

Simultaneously, as Sunak undertakes a broader reshuffling of his ministerial team, the appearance of former Prime Minister David Cameron at Downing Street has sparked speculation about a potential return to government.

This strategic move by Sunak is expected to be part of a comprehensive cabinet overhaul, wherein he plans to bring in allies and replace ministers who are perceived to have underperformed in their respective departments, as communicated by his Downing Street office. Braverman's dismissal was prompted by her defiance of Sunak last week when she authored an article accusing the police of employing "double standards" in managing protests. The opposition Labour party contended that her statements heightened tensions during a pro-Palestinian demonstration, resulting in the arrest of over 140 individuals after clashes between far-right counter-protesters and police attempting to maintain separation from the 300,000 pro-Palestinian marchers.

The latest reports suggest that Foreign Secretary James Cleverly is slated to assume the role vacated by Braverman.