Policing and provoking violence: the French state’s gamble

Originally posted on 21centurymanifesto:
NICK WRIGHT, writing in the Morning Star, argues that the deliberate escalation of confrontations on the streets to turn the public against the movement may be in the process of backfiring — while the British system is far too wise to risk it MASSIVE demonstrations, widespread strikes, violent clashes with the…

News for 2023 April 14

Murder | Piran Ditta Khan has been extradited from Pakistan to be charged with the murder of Police Constable Sharon Beshenivsky in Bradford 18 years ago. The accused was brought back to the UK on Tuesday and taken into custody at a West Yorkshire police station where he was charged with killing the 38-year-old officer

Getting the Frontpage for 2023 April 12

Inflation | An era of ultra-low interest rates will return as soaring inflation becomes a historical blip, the International Monetary Fund has said. In a boon to homeowners, the Washington-based organisation said that an ageing population coupled with low productivity will tame inflation and lead to interest rates returning to pre-pandemic levels. Prince Harry to

The Telegraph Frontpage of Monday April 10

GP surgeries are suspending routine appointments for up to a week as they try to deal with the “most disruptive” NHS strike ever by junior doctors. Plus: Your complete guide to the Coronation. Headlines: This morning’s essential news GPs | Routine services scrapped to cope with junior doctors’ strike SNP | ‘Raging’ Sturgeon ‘told members

The Telegraph Frontpage for Wednesday 2023 January 04

By Danny Boyle Amid mounting pressure to solve a stand-off with striking public sector unions, Rishi Sunak has been accused of being missing in action. But the Prime Minister will attempt to seize control of the agenda today, with a speech setting out his vision for the UK. Rishi Sunak sets out principles in major

The Telegraph Frontpage for Thursday 2022 December 22

As ambulance workers downed tools for the first time in over 30 years, the human toll of the strike has begun to emerge. Yesterday Volodymyr Zelensky travelled to Washington for his first foreign trip since Russia invaded Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his first foreign visit since the Russian invasion was aimed at strengthening

The Telegraph looking at days lots of Britains shall not be working

By Danny Boyle  A month of railway disruption has begun, with workers walking out for their first in a wave of 48-hour strikes – as ministers consider ways to mitigate unprecedented industrial action in the NHS. We also have the latest forecast as snow and ice beset the UK. Ministers consider block-booking cabs for paramedics

The Telegraph Frontpage for Saturday evening 2022 December 10

By Danny Boyle Good evening. As the cold snap bites, southern England could get four inches of snow this weekend (after areas including County Durham, above, got a covering today). We have the latest weather warnings – and the fallout from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Netflix show. Evening briefing: Today’s essential headlines UK

The Telegraph Frontpage for Friday 2022 December 09

By Danny Boyle Harry and Meghan’s Netflix series has been called ‘deeply offensive’ for branding the Commonwealth as Empire 2.0. In a different frosty reception, the UK’s cold snap has brought an energy warning. Harry and Meghan’s Netflix documentary fact-checked The Royal family has chosen to stay silent over the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s

The Telegraph Frontpage for Thursday 2022 December 08

By Danny Boyle Good morning. Ministers face a backlash at plans to rely on soldiers to sacrifice Christmas to cover for striking public sector workers. Also today, Harry and Meghan’s Netflix show is being released. Army fury as soldiers ordered to give up Christmas This month’s strikes will undoubtedly impact the public, but the walkouts