Taylor Swift
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions (a) she has had and (b) officials in her Department have had with the Metropolitan Police on Special Escort Group policing for (i) Taylor Swift and (ii) her entourage.
Answered by Dame Diana Johnson
The safety of the British public is the first priority of this Government. We make no apologies for ensuring citizens are protected.
It is entirely right that for major events in the capital, the Government has a dialogue with the Metropolitan Police and Mayor to discuss planning to ensure events happen safely. Operational decisions on security arrangements are made by the police, independent of politicians.
It is long-standing policy not to provide detailed information on security arrangements, as doing so could compromise their integrity and affect individuals’ security.
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