Police van set on fire and one officer injured after ‘violent’ protest in Ireland
Around 2000 people gathered outside an asylum hotel in Dublin A police van was set on fire and one officer left injured after a ‘violent’ protest broke out outside an asylum hotel in Ireland’s capital, Dublin. Around 2000 people are believed to have gathered outside the Citywest Hotel where asylum seekers are being house with […]
5 months ago
Barrister deems Tommy Robinson’s Channel Tunnel arrest ‘discriminatory’
‘It was a fishing expedition’ A barrister representing Tommy Robinson told a court that his arrest at the Channel Tunnel last year was “discriminatory” as it was based on the police’s knowledge of his political beliefs, per Sky News. The barrister claimed in court that the “predominant influence” on an officer’s decision to stop the […]
5 months ago
Police to be granted fresh powers as repeat protests face new restrictions
Police forces to be granted new powers in protest crackdown The home secretary is to introduce new restrictions on protests, as well as allowing police officers more powers to consider the ‘cumulative impact’ of repeated demonstrations. The plans issued by Shabana Mahmood will allow police forces to impose limits on protesters based on their previous […]
5 months ago
Scheme to humiliate Donald Trump during UK visit raises £10,000 in a day
Campaigners planning to humiliate US President Trump have raised £10,000 in donations Campaigners planning to plaster Britain with embarrassing posters of US President Donald Trump in time for his visit to Scotland have raised a whopping £10,000. Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey has said that Trump “has nerve” visiting the UK after his efforts […]
8 months ago
Donald Trump’s Scottish golf course targeted by pro-Palestine protesters
The message “Gaza is not for sale” was painted onto the Turnberry fairway. Donald Trump’s Scottish golf course has been vandalised by pro-Palestine activists. Palestine Action said on Saturday that it had struck overnight at the 800-acre Trump Turnberry resort in South Ayrshire. Trump Turnberry, which has three golf courses and a century-old hotel, was purchased by the family […]
1 year ago
Man spotted climbing up Palace of Westminster holding Palestinian flag
Police have shut down Westminster Bridge. Emergency services have been called to the Palace of Westminster where a man has been seen scaling the Elizabeth Tower while holding a Palestinian flag. Footage began circulating on social media early Saturday morning which appeared to show a barefoot individual sitting on a ledge halfway up the monument. […]
1 year ago