French police arrested nearly 150 people and sprayed a water cannon at bottle-throwing demonstrators during the third weekend of clashes over President Macron’s proposed new security laws. Officers waded into the crowds of several thousand to haul away suspected trouble-makers in Paris today. Police targeted protesters they suspected might form violent groups like those who … Read more
Nearly 200 anti-lockdown and Million Mask March protestors were arrested for breaching coronavirus legislation after some clashed with police in London over the new Covid-19 restrictions. Officers were called to Trafalgar Square yesterday evening during a protest against the second national lockdown as well as the law around wearing masks. Jeremy Corbyn’s brother Piers, 73, stood among … Read more
Anti-Trump protesters clash with NYPD after thousands march down Manhattan’s Fifth Ave demanding ‘count every vote’ as demonstrations break out in Philadelphia and LAPD declares ‘tactical alert’ for second night in a row Protesters took to the streets of New York City demanding every vote be counted after Trump falsely claimed victory amid a cliffhanger … Read more
Home Secretary Priti Patel will order police to stop protests involving more than TWO people during lockdown Home Secretary Priti Patel is said to have briefed chief constables on the rules Some senior officers worry the move is too oppressive for a liberal society One barrister is concerned that the move could breach human rights … Read more
Greta Thunberg says she is abandoning her Friday protests outside Sweden’s parliament due to the surge in Covid-19 infections Climate activist Greta Thunberg is moving her regular campaigning online ‘The situation is worsening, so therefore it’s back to #ClimateStrikeOnline for me,’ she announced on Twitter Thunberg has been skipping school on Fridays since 2018 to … Read more
Protests erupted across Europe last night as thousands of angry demonstrators called on their Governments to reconsider a second-round of lockdown restrictions. In Italy, violence was reported in at least two major northern cities, Milan and Turin, as vast crowds protested freedom-limiting restrictions enforced to tackle a second surge in coronavirus cases. Witnesses said a … Read more
A dad attempted to shop at a Welsh supermarket wearing just his boxer shorts and a facemask in protest at Wales’ ban on selling ‘non-essential’ items in supermarkets. Chris Noden, 38, was stopped by security staff as he tried to push his trolley into the Tesco store in Newport, Gwent. Furious wife Dawn, 33, filmed … Read more
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to hand a cabinet minister the power to veto the removal of statues and monuments to help fight back against woke campaigners and ‘bullying’ local officials. Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick would have the final say on what statues and memorials could be removed from public view. The decision currently sits with … Read more
Pub landlords are to protest against Boris Johnson’s 10pm curfew this weekend as he and his ministers come under increasing pressure to explain how it is helping the fight against coronavirus. Venues across the country are being urged to flash their lights in an ‘SOS’ Morse Code pattern in the minutes after the enforced shutdown … Read more
Scientist is fined £105 for taking part in eco protests at printing site that cost publishers £1.2m Dr Janna Goldstein was among more than 50 activists who blockaded print plant Protest took place in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, to highlight ‘climate crisis’ The illegal protest prevented 1,100 retailers from receiving newspapers By Andrew Levy For The Daily … Read more