More powers for policing protests considered by government

19 minutes ago About sharing By Alex Kleiderman & Helen Catt BBC News The government is looking to strengthen police powers to deal with protesters, following demonstrations in London. Right-wing protesters clashed with officers on Saturday and some members of the huge pro-Palestinian march were accused of using antisemitic slogans. Suella Braverman is under continued…

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PM facing tough week on Braverman and Rwanda

28 minutes ago About sharing By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News Rishi Sunak is under intense pressure over Home Secretary Suella Braverman, after a weekend in which she was accused of emboldening far right activists who carried out violence on the streets of London. This is not the only major issue facing the prime…

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Welfare cuts worth billions planned by ministers

1 hour ago About sharing Existing recipients of the benefit payment would eventually be brought into the new system By Michael Buchanan and Judith Burns BBC News Ministers have drawn up large benefit changes for people who are unable to work due to health conditions, the BBC has learned. The changes, affecting hundreds of thousands…

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