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If the public supports the police more than ever, why can’t politicians?

Chris Hobbs is a former officer of the Metropolitan Police who served for 32 years including targeting gang crime on Operation Trident Since 2010, police have been constantly denigrated, criticised and abused by politicians, spearheaded by Theresa May, the national press and activists from both the right and the left. Especially prevalent in his criticism of police over recent weeks has been Tottenham’s MP, David Lammy. An examination of his recent quotes in national newspapers including a full Observer article shows unremitting condemnation....

Survivalist puts dogs, cows and deer at risk with traps in north London forest

A wannabe survivalist is putting dogs, deer and even cows at risk by laying traps around a picturesque forest. Dog walkers were issued a stark warning about the "the dangers lurking" in a north London forest after three different animals were caught with illegal snare traps in two weeks. Since the beginning of October a dog, a cow and a deer have been found caught in the illegal wire snare traps in the woods in Hainault. The wire traps tighten...

Homeless set to be evicted from graveyard of church named after the patron saint of beggars

A vicar has backed calls to forcibly evict a community of homeless people who have set up camp in a graveyard - named after the patron saint of BEGGARS. Rough sleepers were criticised after they left burnt out tents and needles on the grounds of St Giles Church in Oxford - which is named after the patron saint of beggars. Rev Canon Dr Andrew Bunch has now doubled down on a previous threat of legal action against rough sleepers. It...

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