Top Labour politicians ‘pressed’ cops to give Taylor Swift royal-style escort to Wembley gig

SENIOR Labour figures have been accused of pressing police to protect Taylor Swift over fears her Wembley gigs could be cancelled. Cops were reluctant to grant her the VVIP service — which comes at huge expense to the taxpayer. Swift’s mum and manager, Andrea, is said to have threatened to axe the August shows unless a police convoy was provided. It followed a foiled suicide bomb plot in Austria the previous week. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper then got involved in discussions around her security. Mayor Sadiq Khan was also in contact with the Met about protection for Swift. VVIP protection is usually for senior royalty and politicians. Even Prince Harry wouldn’t get the same treatment after losing a court case over the downgrading of his security. The Special Escort Group of motorcyclists has a strict policy of not being used for private individuals. It’s understood chiefs were opposed to providing protection for billionaire Swift, 34, and her entourage