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Police use of high-powered water cannon against protesters in London loomed closer yesterday as a six-week public consultation on the idea opened.
The Metropolitan Police Service says the cannon would only be used in response to riots and other serious and exceptional public order events. But critics worry they could be used to crush freedom to protest.
British police use of such cannon is currently restricted to Northern Ireland.
The Met Police's refusal to act against British nationals accused of war crimes in Gaza is a green light for Israel's genocide, writes CLAUDIA WEBBE
Once again Tower Hamlets is being targeted by anti-Islam campaigners, this time a revamped and radicalised version of Ukip — the far-right event is now banned by the police, but we’ll be assembling this Saturday to make sure they stay away, says JAYDEE SEAFORTH