Richard Dannatt, a former British Army chief and House of Lords member, contacted two Home Office ministers requesting action against Palestine Action after a significant factory attack in 2022. The attack caused considerable damage at a factory operated by Teledyne, a US defense multinational that has employed Dannatt as an adviser since 2022. His subsequent involvement raised concerns over potential influence on the criminal investigation of Palestine Action activists. Recently, the Metropolitan police arrested 532 individuals during a large protest related to the group, citing various charges including support for a proscribed organization.
Richard Dannatt wrote privately to two Home Office ministers urging them to address the threat posed by Palestine Action after activists targeted a factory in 2022.
Dannatt's involvement with Teledyne, a US multinational, sparked allegations of influencing the criminal investigation into Palestine Action activists after an attack on the factory.
The Metropolitan police arrested 532 people at the largest Palestine Action protest since the group was proscribed, with various charges including assault and support for a proscribed organization.
The Met reported that 522 arrests were made for displaying support for a proscribed organization, while others were arrested for public order offenses.
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