A free press is the cornerstone of British society. The freedom to publish, without fear nor favour, and to inform debate on events that affect each and every one of us is absolutely vital. I was disgusted to see over the weekend that this institution, and the values we hold dear as a tolerant and … Read more
Extinction Rebellion protestors could be classified as an ‘organised crime group’ as Boris Johnson promises to clamp down on climate anarchists with tough new laws. Some newsagents’ shelves were left empty on Saturday morning after Extinction Rebellion (XR) protesters targeted Newsprinters printing works at Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, and Knowsley, near Liverpool, blocking the day’s papers from … Read more
Police issue new pictures of eight of the 10 protestors they are still hunting over the toppling of Edward Colston’s statue in Bristol Bronze figure of the 17th century slave trader pulled down on June 7 before being dumped in Bristol Harbour Incident was the centrepiece of the most dramatic UK protests following the killing … Read more
Trump lashed out again at Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan on Friday and said the Seattle ‘takeover’ had to end now Donald Trump has doubled down on his vow to ‘straighten out Seattle’ and its free autonomous zone, calling the protesters inside it ‘terrorists’ again who ‘burn and pillage’ the nation’s cities, and taking another swipe … Read more
Statues targeted by Black Lives Matter protestors will not be protected by the police if it means putting themselves or the public at risk, a police chief has said. Essex Police Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington said it was up to operational commanders to make decisions on whether officers should step in to stop damage to monuments … Read more
‘Racist’ thugs were filmed hurling shocking abuse at Black Lives Matter protestors in Hertfordshire yesterday, with one man shouting: ‘Go back to Africa’. The footage was recorded in the town of Hoddesdon as around 300 peaceful protestors gathered to demonstrate against the death of George Floyd in America and racism in society. They gathered by … Read more
Kanye West marched with protesters rallying against racial inequality and police brutality in his hometown of Chicago, Illinois on Thursday. The rapper, 42, was seen walking in a Justice for George Floyd/CPD out of CPS protest, according to USA Today. Kanye wore a face mask and grey sweatshirt as he joined countless other protestors whom … Read more
Dozens of protesters were arrested across New York City on Thursday night after thousands remained on the streets and continued marching past the 8pm curfew for a fourth night in a row. NYPD officers were out in full force following a day of George Floyd demonstrations that continued well into the night in Manhattan, Brooklyn … Read more
Thousands of Black Lives Matter protesters gathered in London today as a show of force against the death of George Floyd in the US. Celebrities including musician Liam Payne and actor John Boyega joined huge crowds in Hyde Park this afternoon, despite ongoing social distancing rules. Many campaigners wore face coverings and held signs with messages such … Read more
Madison Beer is gassed while protesting in Santa Monica and urges other protestors to leave the scene while gasping for breath By Brian Marks For Dailymail.com Published: 02:34 BST, 1 June 2020 | Updated: 02:35 BST, 1 June 2020 Madison Beer choked back smoke as she warned other protestors throughout Los Angeles about police firing … Read more