The real reason Sunak and Braverman have criticised Mark Rowley? To boost their profiles | Simon Jenkins

In their different ways, the prime minister and the home secretary clearly just wanted to be seen to be acting tough

How to police a London demonstration should not be a political decision, whether for the prime minister, the home secretary or even an elected mayor. It is a decision for the police commissioner. The rally and march in London on Saturday is to protest against the stance of the government and the opposition on the Israel-Hamas war and to call for a ceasefire.

Staging it on the weeken...