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Police state: Fury as people could be jailed for 51 weeks for protesting
"The government’s back-door amendments to the policing bill are tyrannical. We should be on the streets in our millions," George Monbiot wrote.
Heavenly responses to Brexiter Steve Baker’s claim that mask mandate is hell
"From the ar*ehole that brought you 'SunlitUplands' and other such sh*t," said one person who has simply had enough of this nonsense.
Govt release grim total of homeless people who died in 2020 & we mourn each one
“In one of the richest societies in the world, this simply shouldn’t be the reality," said Rick Henderson, chief executive of Homeless Link.
Northern Powergrid denies Tory MP’s claim it refused offer of military aid
A spokeswoman for the firm has said ‘no offer of military assistance was made and, therefore, no refusal given’.
Greece to fine over-60s who turn down Covid vaccines
Over-60s who refuse jabs will be fined €100 every month, with cash going to the Greek health service.
Watch: Footage emerges of protesters blocking lifeboat heading out to rescue migrants
"What a tw*t", the man recording the footage said.
Andrew Marr joins the New Statesman after quitting BBC
The veteran political journalist announced he was leaving the Beeb last month, saying he was keen to get his "own voice back”.
Prince Andrew, Bill Clinton & Trump flew on Epstein’s ‘Lolita Express,’ says pilot
Victims have since claimed Epstein had a large bed installed on the jet where guests had group sex with young girls, fulfilling their warped fantasies.
Government lawyer rejects unionist claim that NI Protocol ‘shattered’ union
It comes after unionists started a lawsuit arguing the Brexit deal signed by Boris Johnson’s government does not respect the 1800 Acts of Union.