UK cops looking into post supporting Palestine Action by wife of Burnham’s top security aide

British police are assessing whether to launch a formal investigation into Sarah Helm, the wife of Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham's top security aide, following a social media post she made supporting the group Palestine Action. The Metropolitan Police stated they are reviewing the post to determine if any further investigation is required.

The inquiry centers on a post where Helm expressed anger over the withdrawal of books by author Sally Rooney. The novelist had planned to donate her royalties to Palestine Action, an organization that was proscribed under UK terrorism laws last year, making the expression of support for the group a criminal offense.