‘It’s a sensitive time’: Leicester looks for answers after autumn’s unrest Images of violent clashes went round the world, and there are fears a crucial inquiry will leave ‘unfinished business’ The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2023
If you ever doubt the hateful effects of Tory migrant policy, go to Calais and see what I’ve seen The French create the terror and squalor in refugee camps – and UK ministers pay them to do it, says former Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn The Guardian - UK · Jan 21, 2023
More than 1,000 ‘rotting apples’ dumped outside Scotland Yard in Met Police ‘misogyny’ protest Protest comes after conviction of Met Police officer David Carrick for a litany of sex offences against women Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2023
'I don't have to cover my drink when I go out - why should women?' Sacha Lord is on a mission to change the country's drink spiking laws Manchester Evening News · Jan 19, 2023
Suella Braverman proved it again: racism is a fire the Tories love to play with The home secretary was confronted about her inflammatory language. But it’s a rich party tradition, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty The Guardian - UK · Jan 19, 2023
Labour would suspend any police officers accused of rape, party says New policy after Carrick scandal would bring police in line with teachers under future Labour government The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2023
MPs ask to meet with Home Secretary Suella Braverman after Elle Edwards murder The letter said there's been “a significant rise in gun violence in the Wirral in recent months” Liverpool Echo · Jan 18, 2023
UK police forces told to hunt rogue officers who ‘slipped through net’ David Carrick rape case prompts call for all officers to be checked against national police databases The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2023
All police forces told to check for rogue officers who may have ‘slipped through the net’ after David Carrick outrage David Carrick carried out a horrific campaign of abuse against women throughout his policing career Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2023
The police cannot reform themselves, so the Home Office must do it for them How can the Met have missed it? One of Britain’s most prolific sex offenders walked through the doors of a police station every day. During his career as a police officer David Carrick attacked at least 12 women. It is not as if he kept all of this secret either.… Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2023
UK tribute to ‘leading light’ of Ukrainian resistance after helicopter deaths Home Secretary Suella Braverman said interior minister Denys Monastyrsky’s death was ‘truly heart-breaking’. The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023
Minister says Holocaust survivor who warned Braverman must be listened to Immigration minister Robert Jenrick spoke after 83-year-old Joan Salter was seen in a video confronting the Home Secretary over her use of language. The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023
Tory minister backs efforts to strip rapist David Carrick of his police pension London mayor Sadiq Khan has said efforts will be made to remove pension The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023
Ministers back stripping police pension from serial rapist David Carrick London Mayor Sadiq Khan has vowed to seek the forfeiture of the former Met officer’s state-funded pension, said to be £22,000 per year. The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2023 Clamour for inquiry into officers who let David Carrick remain in Met Former Labour deputy leader Harriet Harman says officers who allowed offender’s career to flourish must be investigated
The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2023 Scottish government to challenge Westminster decision to block gender recognition bill in court – as it happened Nicola Sturgeon says her government will be ‘vigorously defending’ democracy as well as the bill passed in Scotland
The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2023 Misogyny hidden in plain uniformed sight – but Braverman pulls her punches over the Met Sex offender David Carrick is sacked. But will heads roll under the home secretary or many more officers slip under the radar?
The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023 Sarah Everard inquiry to look at Met officer’s ‘monstrous campaign of abuse’ - OLD Pc David Carrick was able to stay in the police service for two decades despite numerous complaints against him.
The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023 No disciplinary action for officers who allowed serial rapist David Carrick to remain in force No misconduct inquiries are being carried out by the police watchdog, the Met or other forces who dealt with David Carrick over 20 years of offences
The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2023 Braverman launches review of Met’s dismissal processes after Carrick case Home secretary says bureaucracy appears to have prevailed over common sense, but Labour calls her response weak
Bangkok Post · Jan 17, 2023 Serial rapist sacked from London police LONDON: A British police officer who admitted being a serial rapist was formally sacked on Tuesday, as the government called on forces across the country to root out the criminal and corrupt in their ranks.
The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023 Independent inquiry to look at Met officer’s ‘monstrous campaign of abuse’ Pc David Carrick was able to stay in the police service for two decades despite numerous complaints against him.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2023 I confronted Suella Braverman because as a Holocaust survivor I know what words of hate can do By demonising refugees, the home secretary causes divisions that can lead to tragedy. We must not forget the lessons of the past, says educator Joan Salter
The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2023 Change needed in policing culture in wake of Carrick case, says Home Secretary Downing Street said police forces must “root out” any such officers, while acknowledging that public trust has been damaged by the case.
Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2023 Suella Braverman urged to launch full inquiry into David Carrick rape case Baroness Casey, who is reviewing the culture of the Metropolitan Police, has called for an inquiry and offered to lead it