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MPs again crackdown on slow-walk protests amid warnings over ‘fascism’
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MPs again crackdown on slow-walk protests amid warnings over ‘fascism’

MPs have accredited new powers for police to crack down on slow-walking protests amid warnings the federal government is veering towards "fascism". The House of Commons voted in favour of measures to decrease the edge for what is taken into account "serious disruption" by 277 to 217, a majority of 60. Home Secretary Suella Braverman stated the adjustments "provide the police with the powers to impose conditions on harmful protests" and "provide further clarity" on once they can act to close down demonstrations.But Labour MP Richard Burgon branded the transfer an "authoritarian clampdown" whereas SNP cupboard member Alison Thewliss stated the federal government is "slow walking" the Commons in the direction of "fascism".The motion comes in opposition to the backdrop of protest...
Nicola Sturgeon: Former first minister won’t be suspended by SNP amid police probe
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Nicola Sturgeon: Former first minister won’t be suspended by SNP amid police probe

The SNP has confirmed former chief Nicola Sturgeon won't be suspended amid a police probe into the get together's funding and funds.The former first minister was arrested on Sunday morning and questioned for round seven hours earlier than being launched with out cost pending additional investigation. On Monday, the get together confirmed to Sky News it won't be eradicating Ms Sturgeon, who continues to be an MSP, from the get together.Responding to calls to droop the 52-year-old, First Minister Humza Yousaf informed BBC Scotland: "I'll not suspend Nicola's membership. I'll treat her in the same way I've treated, for example, Colin Beattie."Those which have been launched with out cost, I see no purpose to droop their membership." Following her launch from custody, Ms Sturgeon ...