MPs Jeremy Corbyn and John McDonnell faced police questioning regarding their participation in a pro-Palestinian rally in January, but no further action will be taken. They were allegedly accused of violating police restrictions, which both strongly denied. Corbyn suggested the police targeted them as MPs to suppress democratic rights. McDonnell noted the police had referred their case to the Crown Prosecution Service, claiming they were deemed to have 'greater culpability' because of their status, an assertion he criticized as undermining legal equality.
Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn accused the Metropolitan Police of 'picking on us two as members of Parliament' during a pro-Palestinian rally, suggesting a targeted effort.
McDonnell highlighted that police informed them their case was referred to the Crown Prosecution Service due to their status as MPs, indicating 'greater culpability', challenging the principle of equality before the law.
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