Boris Johnson Pulls Out of Rochester Speech Amid Security Fears
Protesters Gather as PM Cancels Last-Minute Visit
Boris Johnson scrapped a planned speech in Rochester, Kent at the last minute after security concerns surfaced. Despite a small protest of just five people waving signs like “Tories out” and “Austerity killed over 130,000,” Kent Police denied advising the cancellation.
Security Team Sound Alarm Over Crowd
A spokesman for the Johnson campaign said security officials were uneasy about certain individuals in the crowd. They were also concerned that the Prime Minister’s location had been leaked too early, potentially putting the public and the PM at risk.
Police Move Protesters as Tensions Rise
The crowd swelled as Johnson’s scheduled arrival time approached. Police shifted protesters outside a small pub car park, where the PM was supposed to speak. Tory officials were later spotted deep in talks with the Prime Minister’s security detail, as delays became apparent.
