There was no evidence of "two-tier policing" in the police's handling of riots that erupted after last year's Southport murders, a new report by MPs has found.
The report by the Home Affairs Committee, published on Monday, examined the police response to disorder that broke out following the stabbings in July last year.
Commenting on the findings, former Metropolitan Police chief Dal Babu said there are "some lessons for the police to learn particularly around how they deal with social media".
Report by Kennedyl.
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Nigel Farage has accused authorities of a âcover-upâ following the 2024 Southport stabbing. The Reform UK leader said public anger was fuelled by withheld information, calling it an example of âtwo-tier policing.â He argued that clearer details about the attacker could have prevented riots and criticised how emotional online reactions were handled. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
MPs are set to debate emergency legislation to keep the British Steel plant in Scunthorpe open in a move that would pave the way for nationalisation. Sky News
MPs will today debate emergency laws to save British Steel after the prime minister warned the country's "economic and national security is on the line". Sky News
The UK is keeping its options on the table for retaliating to US tariffs âif necessaryâ, Sir Keir Starmer has told a senior group of MPs. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Unite the Union members hold a rally outside Birmingham City Council. It comes as Unite said its members voted overwhelmingly against what it described as the council's "totally inadequate" offer, which the union maintained still included pay cuts. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Ed Davey says a future UK-US trade deal could harm British interests by undermining farming standards and online safety rules for children. Speaking during a campaign visit to Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire, the Liberal Democrat leader says any future agreement must be âfairâ. His intervention follows comments by Vice President JD Vance that the US is âworking very hardâ with the UK to negotiate a âgreatâ deal. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Nigel Farage says Chinese firms should have no role in UK infrastructure after ministers took control of British Steel. The government acted over the weekend amid fears its Chinese owner planned to shut Scunthorpeâs furnaces. Farage said China is ânot a friend of oursâ and warned the UK must âfind alternativesâ even if it means less investment. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Jonathan Reynolds says he is âdelightedâ vital raw materials have arrived to keep the blast furnaces operating at British Steelâs plant in Scunthorpe. Speaking at nearby Immingham Port, the business secretary also hinted at concerns over future Chinese involvement in the steelworks following a clear âdifference of opinionâ with its previous owners. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Nigel Farage has claimed Reform UK is now the main challenger to Labour in the Midlands, North, Wales and Scotland, pushing the Conservatives into third place. In a campaign speech, he said voters felt betrayed by the Tories over Brexit and immigration, adding that backing the Conservatives in red wall areas would be a âwasted vote.â Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
London schools are at risk of "increased violence" and "gang exploitation" following the decision to remove specialist police officers, headteachers have told.. Sky News
A teenager has died after he âgot into difficultyâ in a lake in south-east London, police said. Officers and paramedics were called to Beckenham Place Park in Lewisham shortly after 3pm on Friday. The Metropolitan Police said on Saturday that the search for the 15-year-old had been stopped after a boy was found on Friday night. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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