Taylor Swift Granted Police Escort in London

Taylor Swift was granted taxpayer-funded police escorts during her Wembley concerts after intervention from Attorney General Lord Hermer KC, raising questions about government influence over police operations. The Metropolitan Police initially rejected the idea, citing protocol that restricts such protection to senior officials and royals. However, pressure from government figures, including Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and London Mayor Sadiq Khan, led to a reversal of this decision, particularly after concerns over Swift's safety following the cancellation of her Vienna shows due to a foiled terror plot. Critics have pointed out the ethical implications of government officials receiving free tickets to Swift's concerts while advocating for her security. The incident has sparked calls for transparency and accountability from the government regarding the rationale behind the police escort approval. The Metropolitan Police have maintained that their operational independence should not be compromised by political pressure.