The actions of pro-Palestinian protesters who climbed on to a war memorial were “inflammatory” but not illegal, the Metropolitan police commissioner said on Thursday, as the government said it would consider giving police new powers to prevent “offensive” demonstrations. Video footage appears to show at least two pro-Palestinian protesters clambering on the Royal Artillery Memorial […]
Read MoreGrant Shapps has accused Labour of “trying to play politics” over far-right protests in London, blamed in part on Suella Braverman’s rhetoric, as ministers began an apparent defence of the beleaguered home secretary. Following the violent scenes around the Cenotaph on Saturday, where far-right groups fought officers in what was billed a counterprotest to a […]
Read MoreWell done, rightwing culture warriors! I’ve worn a poppy with pride every year since I was a choirboy, singing around Solihull war memorial on Remembrance Sunday in the suede denim 1970s, where the solemnity of the situation and the stark beauty of the Last Post momentarily softened even the talented young choirmaster’s yearnings. But I […]
Read MoreFaked audio of Sadiq Khan dismissing the importance of Armistice Day events this weekend is circulating among extreme right groups, prompting a police investigation, according to the London mayor’s office. One of the simulated audio clips circulating on TikTok begins: “I don’t give a flying shit about the Remembrance weekend,” with the anonymous poster going […]
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Read MoreSunak defends allowing pro-Palestinian march to go ahead on Saturday, saying it’s test of UK’s commitment to freedom Rishi Sunak has issued a statement following his meeting today with Sir Mark Rowley, commissioner of the Metropolitan police to discuss the pro-Palestinian march scheduled for Saturday This morning Sunak said he wanted to “hold [Rowley] accountable” […]
Read MoreNo 10 says 40% of trains must always run under laws limiting impact of rail/ambulance/border strikes coming by Christmas The government has announced that it intends to activate before Christmas new laws to limit the right of railway workers, ambulance staff and border officials to go on strike. Under the proposals, 40% of rail services […]
Read MoreThousands of protesters marched in the streets across the UK on Saturday for the fourth consecutive week of demonstrations over the Israel-Hamas war. People called for a ceasefire during the pro-Palestine rally held in Trafalgar Square, and similar events were planned in Liverpool, Newcastle, Bristol and other towns and cities across the UK. The Metropolitan […]
Read MoreMore than 350 protesters shut down part of Oxford Street on Saturday as they staged a sit-in protest during the shopping district’s busiest hours. The demonstration, organised by the Free Palestine Coalition, a collective of grassroots groups standing in solidarity with Palestine, occupied a busy junction and stopped traffic for more than an hour by […]
Read MoreThousands of pro-Palestinian protesters have gathered across the UK to demand an end to Israel’s bombardment of Gaza. In London, more than 1,000 Metropolitan police officers were deployed as demonstrations took place for a third consecutive weekend. Similar demonstrations were held in many UK cities including Manchester, Glasgow and Belfast. According to the Hamas-run health […]
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