The British newspaper “The Sun” reported that the American singer received an escort that she described as a “VVIP” (VIP) procedure, which is a procedure usually reserved for heads of foreign countries or individuals. Royal family.
The newspaper wrote that police officials initially opposed this protection, but the Minister of the Interior and the mayor London intervention for this purpose.
The news regarding SWIFT’s security comes amid controversy over gifts received by Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other officials in… Ptincluding tickets to the star’s concerts.
Also, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, received tickets to the concerts, according to Agence France-Presse.
Culture Minister Lisa Nandy told Sky News: “I completely deny that there were any irregularities or undue influence in this matter.”
“When major events take place, whether in London or other parts of the United Kingdom, the Home Secretary (Yvette Cooper) participates in discussions when there is a security risk,” she added.
“I know she does not have the power, nor will she use it, to insist that someone have high-level private security,” Nandy explained. “It is an enforcement matter that falls to the police, not the government.”
“The police have made the decision,” Nandy concluded.
According to The Sun newspaper, the singer’s mother, who is also her manager, threatened to cancel concerts in August if the police did not provide escort. For Swift From the hotel where she was staying to Wembley Stadium, where it was located Parties.
A few days ago Parties LONDON – Three concerts Swift was scheduled to perform in Vienna were canceled after a suicide bombing plot was revealed at the venue.
When asked about the issue, the London Police indicated that it was “operationally independent,” and a spokesman said, “Our decision is based on a comprehensive assessment of the threat and risks as well as the circumstances of each case.”
In the face of this controversy, Keir Starmer paid nearly 3,400 pounds ($ 4,444) for four tickets to Swift’s concerts provided by Universal Music Group, and two provided by the Union Music Association. soccer.
