The comments made by Shaun Bailey, the Conservative’s Party candidate to be London Mayor, on 14 March 2021.
If Sadiq Khan wasn’t involved in tonight’s operational decision making, given the significance of tonight’s vigil, he should have made sure he was. If he was involved – he has serious questions to answer.
The comments made by Andrew Rosindell, the Conservative MP for Romford, on 14 March 2021.
The scenes from the vigil in Clapham make for incredibly disturbing viewing. Why are some protests OK, but a vigil in memory a murdered woman not? The actions of the Metropolitan Police are misjudged and disproportionate. Tonight is the last straw. I am calling on Cressida Dick to resign.
The comments made by Matt Hancock, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, on 14 March 2021.
The backing of the charities who work every day to support those who are entitled to a jab as part of cohort 6 is a great boost for the vaccine rollout and shows what we can achieve when we pull together.
This open letter is a hugely important way to reassure those with underlying health conditions, and their carers, about the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine.
The charities’ support for this national vaccine effort is invaluable in encouraging more people to come forward and helping us to save lives.
The comments made by Anas Sarwar, the Leader of the Scottish Labour Party, on 13 March 2021.
The scenes in London tonight are deeply distressing. No need for such a heavy-handed response, especially in the circumstances. Unacceptable. No woman should have to think twice before walking our streets, but the sad reality is too many do on a daily basis.
The comments made by Tom Tugendhat, the Conservative MP for Tonbridge and Malling, on 13 March 2021.
Today’s protests were legitimate expressions of outrage about violence against women by free citizens in a free country. The powers used against them echoed something different. We have been vaccinating to liberate and to use judgment at just such a moment. #WomensLivesMatter.
The comments made by Keir Starmer, the Leader of the Opposition, on 13 March 2021.
The scenes in Clapham this evening are deeply disturbing. Women came together to mourn Sarah Everard – they should have been able to do so peacefully.
I share their anger and upset at how this has been handled. This was not the way to police this protest.
The comments made by Toby Perkins, the Labour MP for Chesterfield, on 13 March 2021.
The scenes in London are appalling.
Police face very difficult job but they’ve got it hopelessly wrong.
This was a peaceful vigil and given the circumstances should have been policed far most sensitively.
This moment was about violence against women and that mustn’t be lost.
The comments made by Caroline Nokes, the Conservative MP for Romsey and Southampton North, on 13 March 2021.
Truly shocked at the scenes from Clapham Common – in this country we police by consent – not by trampling the tributes to a woman who was murdered and dragging other women to the ground. Badly misjudged by the Metropolitan Police.
The comments made by Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, on 13 March 2021.
The scenes from Clapham Common are unacceptable. The police have a responsibility to enforce Covid laws but from images I’ve seen it’s clear the response was at times neither appropriate nor proportionate. I’m contact with the Commissioner & urgently seeking an explanation.
The comments made by Angela Rayner, the Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, on 13 March 2021.
Tonight I will light a candle for Sarah Everard. My thoughts are with her loved ones and all the women and girls who have been attacked, harassed and even killed.
Solidarity with all the women making their voices heard, sharing their stories and fighting for justice and change.