It is right the police are “operationally independent of Government”, says Chris Philp

The transcript discusses recent demonstrations in the UK and the role of the police in managing these events. It highlights the operational independence of the police from the government, emphasizing the importance of this principle in British policing. The Prime Minister and Home Secretary support the police in using their powers to prevent criminality and disorder. The transcript also mentions the potential for the Metropolitan Police to apply for a ban on marches, though no application has been made yet.

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