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Minister queries Met Police over protest handling

Policing Minister Chris Philp demands urgent explanation from London's Metropolitan Police regarding their approach to recent demonstrations, raising concerns about public safety and operational decisions.

Holyrood Spends More Time on Palestine Than Scottish Issues

Exclusive analysis reveals the Scottish Parliament is spending disproportionate time on international affairs like Palestine while domestic crises in Perthshire, Paisley and across Scotland demand urgent attention. Critics question Holyrood's misplaced pr

Public's Demands for Starmer's First 100 Days Revealed

Exclusive polling reveals what the British public believes should be at the very top of Keir Starmer's to-do list if he wins the keys to Number 10. From the NHS to the cost of living, we break down the nation's demands.

Streeting: Police Focus on 'Tweets Not Streets'

Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting has launched a scathing critique of the Metropolitan Police, accusing them of prioritising social media disputes over tackling real crime on London's streets, following the controversial arrest of comedian Graham Line

Armed Police Arrest Sitcom Writer Graham Linehan at Heathrow

Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting ignites a fierce national debate on policing priorities after 'Father Ted' co-creator Graham Linehan was arrested by armed officers at Heathrow Airport. The incident, stemming from alleged 'transphobic' comments, rais

Police Waste Millions on Bureaucracy Over Fighting Crime

A damning investigation reveals UK police forces are wasting millions on bureaucratic 'platitudes' and 'broken records' requests instead of tackling soaring crime rates. Victims are being failed as officers chase targets, not criminals.

Met Police Chief Faces Misconduct Probe Over Case Handling

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley is under formal investigation by the police watchdog over allegations he mishandled complaints related to high-profile officer misconduct cases, raising serious questions about leadership and accountability

45 Arrests via Facial Recognition at Notting Hill Carnival

The Metropolitan Police deployed live facial recognition cameras at Notting Hill Carnival, leading to 45 arrests. The controversial surveillance technology sparked immediate backlash from civil liberties groups, who condemn its use as a 'dystopian' infrin

High Court forces police to delete innocent man's data

A landmark High Court ruling forces Surrey Police to delete data collected on an innocent man from Horley, setting a crucial precedent for privacy rights and police use of personal information in the UK.

Notting Hill Carnival Policing Row Erupts

As London's iconic Notting Hill Carnival concludes, a fierce debate erupts over the intense police presence, with community leaders and politicians questioning if heavy-handed tactics are stifling the celebration's spirit and threatening civil liberties.

Notting Hill Carnival faces £625k policing funding crisis

London's world-renowned Notting Hill Carnival faces an unprecedented funding crisis as organisers reveal a critical £625,000 shortfall for essential policing and security measures, threatening the future of Europe's largest street festival.

Trump's Scotland Visit Cost Police £2.4 Million

Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering £2.4 million policing cost for Donald Trump's controversial 2024 Turnberry trip, burdening Scottish taxpayers amid fierce political debate.

Trump's Radical Plan to Deploy National Guard in DC Revealed

Exclusive: Leaked documents reveal Donald Trump's controversial strategy to deploy a massive federalised police and National Guard presence in Washington D.C. to combat crime, a move critics label as authoritarian and a threat to civil liberties.

Trump's Plan for Federal Police Patrols in Washington DC

Ex-President Donald Trump unveils a controversial proposal for federal forces to patrol Washington DC, directly challenging the city's local government and sparking a fierce debate on law enforcement and autonomy.

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