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

2 comments 2 Next 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 .” 4 Cops are probing the wife of the PM’s National Security Adviser after she appeared to support banned group Palestine Action Credit: Martin Argles 4 Sarah Helm is married to No10 aide Jonathan Powell Credit: Getty Images Advertisement 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.” Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Email address Please provide a valid email. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll now receive top stories, breaking news, and more, straight to your email. Ms Helm’s post was a reference to Irish novelist Sally Rooney , who claims her books have been withdrawn from UK shops because of her support for Palestine Action.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 PRIVACY PROBE Man, 23, mauled to death by tiger 'had medical records illegally breached' POLITICS FIX Chancellor must avoid the dreaded tax 'doom loop' as he eyes raid on banks 4 Reform MP Danny Kruger wrote to PM Andy Burnham with concerns over Ms Helm’s comments Credit: James Manning/PA Wire 4 Irish novelist Sally Rooney claims her books have been withdrawn from UK shops because of her support for Palestine Action Credit: Getty Images Support for Palestine Action became a crime last year. Ministers said it commits acts of terrorism . Advertisement 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 SWORD THUGS Moment knife fight breaks out between yobs on bus as passengers left terrified WAR FOOTING UK faces 'frank conversation' about need to prepare for war, warns Army chief THE SUN SAYS PM must fix real problems Britain has – not open an insane Brexit can of worms EDGE OF DISASTER Migration has put time-bomb under UK's finances...Labour could detonate it “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.” 2 comments 2