Day: February 25, 2024

UK News: Historic landmark closed for about an hour as activists call for ceasefire to the conflict in Gaza

Police were forced to close Tower Bridge to vehicles and pedestrians following a protest by pro-Palestine demonstrators.

Some activists were seen lighting flares and waving Palestinian flags and calling for a ceasefire to the ongoing violence in Gaza, according to footage on social media. The landmark was closed by City of London police at about 5.30pm on Saturday before being reopened approximately an hour later. Continue reading…
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Labour shadow minister has extra security arrangements in place and says that is a ‘very typical experience’ for MPs

A shadow cabinet minister has spoken about how she carries a police alarm with her everywhere amid heightened concerns over the security of politicians.

Labour MP Lisa Nandy, the shadow international development secretary, has spoken about the extra security precautions she has had to take, including only seeing her constituents by appointment. Continue reading…
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