Why Is Taylor Swift’s London Police Escort Causing Bad Blood Within the U.K. Government?
variety.comEllise Shafer Months after Taylor Swift‘s Eras Tour said “So Long, London,” the pop star’s police escort to her five sold-out Wembley Stadium shows in August is causing quite a stir within the U.K.
government. Last week, U.K. tabloid The Sun claimed that Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and home secretary Yvette Cooper had been involved in talks with the Metropolitan Police to provide Swift with extra security to and from Wembley.
This was directly following the threat of a terrorist attack at her Vienna shows, which were ultimately canceled, and in the wake of a fatal stabbing attack at a Swift-themed dance class in Southport.
According to The Sun, the Met initially had reservations about this, given that this type of escort is typically reserved for senior royals and politicians (for perspective, Prince Harry doesn’t receive private police protection anymore).
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