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Muslim groups threaten boycott over pro-Palestine professor sacking

British Muslim advocacy groups are entering the battle to save the career of the pro-Palestine professor, David Miller, sacked by Bristol University over his criticism of Israel and Zionism. 

POLITICS

Met Police suppresses ‘Kill the Bill’ protest with over 100 arrests

The Metropolitan Police moved quickly to suppress a 'Kill the Bill' protest in central London as anger at the proposed legislation continues to spread across the UK.

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POLITICS

Iran slams 'severe suppression' of protests in UK's Bristol

Iran says the UK has to show how serious it is about respecting human rights after the "severe suppression" of peaceful protests in Bristol by its security forces. 

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Boris Johnson decries Bristol protestors as ‘hostile’ and ‘disgraceful’

Boris Johnson has launched a strong attack on protesters in Bristol as police unsuccessfully use heavy-handed tactics to deter further protests.

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SOCIETY

UK establishment taken aback by scale and spirit of Bristol protest

National and local leaders have been taken aback by the spirit and cohesion of marchers who vented their fury at government plans to crack down on future peaceful protests.

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SOCIETY

Turmoil in Bristol: 'Kill the bill' clashes turn brutal

Police and protesters clashed in the city of Bristol in southwest England on Sunday at a demonstration against a government bill that would give police new powers to restrict protests.

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POLITICS

CPS hits back over Edward Colston statue toppling

In a controversial move rich with political symbolism the UK's prosecuting authority has decided to charge four people over the toppling of the statue of notorious 17th century slave trader Edward Colston.

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