Cops probe wife of PM’s National Security Adviser after she appears to support banned group Palestine Action

COPS are probing the wife of the PM’s National Security Adviser after she appeared to support banned group Palestine Action. Sarah Helm, who is married to No10 aide Jonathan Powell, wrote on X: “God help us authors who support Palestine and Palestine Action.” Scotland Yard said: “We have been made aware of an X post on 15 October referencing Palestine Action. “It is in the process of being assessed to determine whether further investigation may be required.” Ms Helm’s post was a reference to Irish novelist Sally Rooney, who claims her books have been withdrawn from UK shops because of her support for Palestine Action. A Government spokeswoman said: “These views are held by an individual who does not represent the Government in any capacity.” READ MORE NEWS Support for Palestine Action became a crime last year. Ministers said it commits acts of terrorism. Reform MP Danny Kruger last night wrote to PM Andy Burnham with concerns over Ms Helm’s comments. He said: “As you will know, and as Jonathan Powell will certainly be aware, Palestine Action is a proscribed terrorist organisation under the Terrorism Act 2000. “It has been an offence for anybody in Britain to display support for this group since July 2025. Most read in The Sun “I am concerned that Ms Helm appears to have breached the law and alarmed at what influence, if any, she might have on government policy with respect to Israel/Palestine and to the enforcement of the proscription. “I would be grateful if you could please write to me outlining your position on this matter together with an explanation of what steps, if any, you believe it would be appropriate for the police to take against Ms Helm.”