Karen’s story of picking up a brick during the 1981 riots in Liverpool showcases a stark difference in the motivations behind protests then and now. The long-standing tensions between the local police and the black community led to a series of riots back then, fueled by a desire for change. In contrast, modern-day threats from
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In major UK cities such as Bristol, London, Liverpool, Birmingham, and Brighton, citizens gathered to form counter-protests against an anticipated wave of far-right marches. The mobilization of over 6,000 specialist police officers reflected the concern over potential violence following clashes in preceding days across the country. As businesses shuttered early and windows were boarded up
Following the tragic events of the Southport attack, it is a relief to hear that all the children who were under the care of Alder Hey Children’s Hospital have now been safely discharged home. The loss of three young lives – Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar – is a heart-wrenching reminder