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It starts with Palestine protests. But where will the crackdown on Britain’s democratic freedoms end? | Owen Jones In making dissent a privilege, not a right, Labour is crafting a repressive toolkit. Imagine it in the hands of a Farage government, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

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Instead of vital police resources being used to keep communities safe, we have the absurd situation where they're being wasted on arresting peaceful protesters: people simply holding signs and exercising their democratic rights to oppose genocide.

Police to get new powers to crack down on repeated protests, says Home Office Move follows arrest of almost 500 people at latest pro-Palestinian demonstration in London on Saturday

A new home secretary trying to make a name for herself. Another attack on protest rights.

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What is ‘un-British’ is a home secretary making statements of this sort

Zack Polanski shames Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood

"Shabana Mahmood is being deeply irresponsible"

"Conflating protests against a genocide in Gaza and weaponising that against an antisemitic attack on our streets, a terrorist attack, is deeply irresponsible"

My conference pass was revoked for asking difficult questions: this is Keir Starmer’s Labour | Owen Jones I was told it was a ‘safeguarding’ issue. This speaks to a party that has not only lost its soul, but is scared of the truth, writes Guardian columnist Owen Jones

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Corbyn and Sultana prepare new party memberships launch – without unified line Exclusive: party insiders hope low-stakes launch will help movement move on from chaotic start, despite ongoing tensions

Don’t see how this can go forward with Zarah in any kind of prominent role sadly

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Family of Southport stabbing victim criticise plan to reveal ethnicity of suspects Exclusive: Michael Weston King, grandfather of Bebe King, warns government against ‘kowtowing to the likes of Farage’

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Olga Cherevko from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs explains that the volume of aid entering Gaza is still far below whats needed and Israel continues to impose impediments that delay & obstruct safe delivery.

Starmer asked to explain why recognition of Palestinian statehood is conditional.

Because he doesn't believe Palestinian lives are equal to Israeli lives.

Because he's totally lost his humanity in his bubble where he sees peoples lives as bargaining chips.

And because the man is devoid of all principles and compassion.

Next question.

Palestinian statehood is not a bargaining chip.

It is not a threat.

It is an inalienable right of the Palestinian people.

Our demands on this shameful government remain the same: end all arms sales to Israel, impose widespread sanctions, and stop the genocide, now.

It's time for a new kind of political party - one that belongs to you.

Sign up at yourparty.uk.

Epping asylum hotel protesters ‘upset for legitimate reasons’, minister says Jonathan Reynolds says ‘I understand the frustrations people have’, as police brace for further unrest

Just @labouruk.bsky.social pandering to the far right again

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Kneecap to face no further action over Glastonbury performance Avon and Somerset police say they are ending investigation into rap group on grounds of insufficient evidence Kneecap will face no further action over their Glastonbury performance last month, Avon and Somerset police have said. In a statement, the force said: “An investigation has been carried out into comments about a forthcoming court case made during Kneecap’s performance at Glastonbury festival on Saturday 28 June. Continue reading...

Kneecap to face no further action over Glastonbury performance

Many warned of this yet you voted for proscription.

Armed police threatened to arrest Kent protester for holding Palestinian flag Officers accused Laura Murton who also had a sign saying ‘Free Gaza’ of supporting a proscribed organisation

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Jury trials must be limited to save criminal justice system from collapse, inquiry finds Brian Leveson unveils radical proposals to clear huge backlog in crown courts

This is not the answer and will lead to further erosion over time. The briefings over the weekend suggest the govt has made its mind up. Time to use our industrial strength once again

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More trials with no jury will disadvantage people of colour, charities warn Reformers say more judge-only trials in England and Wales could lead to more miscarriages of justice

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Britain’s draconian approach to pro-Gaza activism is likely to backfire Heavy-handed use of anti-terror laws may amplify provocateurs

There are currently 95 proscribed groups in the UK. But with the Palestine Action it is the first time these laws have been used against a group that primarily targets property, not humans

The number of political figures coming out in support of this does little to reassure the government will engage in a meaningful consultation

Right to jury trial faces axe as courts try to clear backlog Plans for less serious cases to be heard by judge and magistrates to speed up delivery of justice for victims

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‘Women were grabbed and dragged away like sacks’ – a history of British protest in pictures Since 1963, when he photographed a fellow student being arrested, David Hoffman has turned his camera on rebels and rioters. His archive tells an alternative story of Britain, from Greenham Common to ...

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We have had a report saying two women walking up to a protest today at BAe Samlesbury were stopped by Lancashire Police and advised to remove their t-shirts that say 'Free Palestine', as it may "breach the proscription order".

And so it begins.

Met police arrest activists holding signs referring to Palestine Action Officers arrest protesters day after direct action group banned as terrorist organisation

Will protesting against proscription be treated as support? Will supporting those arrested for protesting against proscription be treated as support? Will supporting those arrested for supporting those arrested for protesting against proscription…

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Only 26 MPs voted against the draft order to amend the Terrorism Act 2000 and proscribe Palestine Action. Westminster exists in a bubble, ignoring the anger and frustration around the country about Britain arming Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

UK MPs vote to proscribe Palestine Action as terrorist group Minister argues move will not impinge on people’s right to protest but critics call it ‘grave abuse of state power’

Shameful

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No Labour MP should be voting for the benefits bill Despite Starmer's U-turn on the terms, it is still the morally wrong choice

In 2016, when Labour defeated the then Conservative government’s proposals to cut £4.5bn from disabled people on PIP, Keir Starmer branded the proposals as “unfair and unacceptable”.

Cutting PIP is equally unjustifiable when Labour proposes it too.

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Palestine Action is part of Britain's proud history of protest. Proscribing it is an assault on democracy | Suresh Grover Through decades of anti-racist campaigning, I have seen that peaceful, direct action can be the only way to get results, says campaigner Suresh Grover

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"He looks TERRIBLE," says Donald Trump - Donald Trump!! - about Zohran Mamdani.

Beyond parody. I have no words.