During her statement on public order to the House of Commons today, Home Secretary Priti Patel confirmed that James Sunderland MP and MP for Stoke-on-Trent North, Jonathan Gullis will meet with the Secretary of State for Justice to discuss proposals for specific legislation on the desecration of war memorials.
She said:
“The Government are considering all options to stop those who seek to attack emblems of our national sacrifice and pride, including the proposed desecration of war memorials Bill. I can confirm that my right hon. and learned Friend the Justice Secretary will meet my hon. Friends the Members for Stoke-on-Trent North (Jonathan Gullis) and for Bracknell (James Sunderland) this afternoon to take that forward. My message today is simple: actions have consequences. I want vicious individuals held to account for the violence and criminality that they perpetrate. I want to see them arrested and brought to justice.”