‘We’re not just facing a threat to Jews in north London – this is the shutting down of democracy’

‘We’re not just facing a threat to Jews in north London – this is the shutting down of democracy’

She aired her criticisms in a recent op-ed in The Guardian with her colleague Ambassador Michèle Taylor, America’s permanent representative to the UN’s Human Rights Council. “Ignoring or delaying a response to... Read more »
For extremists trying to tear down democracy, this was pretty peaceful | Gaza

For extremists trying to tear down democracy, this was pretty peaceful | Gaza

As on previous Saturdays in the past six months, there were two marches taking place in London yesterday. The first, a gathering of tens of thousands of full-throated, flag-waving supporters of an... Read more »
Cllr Paul Donovan on democracy and censorship in Britain

Cllr Paul Donovan on democracy and censorship in Britain

Then, she attacks the police for the way in which they handle these marches. The language is inflammatory and totally inappropriate, especially from someone who holds one of the highest offices of... Read more »
Adam Boulton: Why Met Police chief has a firmer grasp on liberal democracy than Suella Braverman | Politics News

Adam Boulton: Why Met Police chief has a firmer grasp on liberal democracy than Suella Braverman | Politics News

“The right to freedom of expression and assembly are fundamental aspects of a liberal democratic society.” The House of Commons Library briefing for MPs, issued this August, could not be clearer. The... Read more »
Redbridge Labour accused of chipping away at local democracy

Redbridge Labour accused of chipping away at local democracy

Redbridge Council has been accused of “chipping away at local democracy” by scrapping monthly meetings where the public can ask direct questions. During the pandemic the council held monthly ‘local forums’ online,... Read more »

Camden locals join democracy rally against Election Bill

Published: 8:30 AM February 9, 2022 Updated: 8:33 AM February 9, 2022 North Londoners joined hundreds of protesters in Westminster to fight against an “undemocratic” Elections Bill. Make Votes Matter supporters from Camden,... Read more »