Written Question·Home Office·UIN 98613

Demonstrations: Tractors

Tabled: 9 December 2025

Answered: 17 December 2025

Question

Mr Lee Dillon

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent discussions she has had with the Metropolitan Police on its decision to retract approval for farmers to bring their tractors to London for a protest.

Answer

Sarah Jones

The right to peaceful protest is a vital part of our democracy and will not be curtailed by this government. However, these rights are not absolute and must be balanced with the rights and freedoms of others.Section 12 of the Public Order Act 1986 allows ...

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