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August 12, 2011

Punishing rioters’ and looters’ families

Many people are angry and frightened at the rioting that has caused such damage in cities across England. Some favour harsh punishments. Ideas which have become popular include cutting off welfare benefits to those convicted and evicting their families from social housing. Wandsworth Council has reportedly already applied to the courts to evict a tenant whose son was involved.
August 10, 2011

Riots, looting and the hypocrisy of Boris Johnson

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, appeared on Radio 4 this morning (10 August) and was asked about the underlying causes of the recent riots. He attributed them to a “sense of entitlement” among young people who were showing the effects of a lack of discipline in school.
August 10, 2011

Communities respond to riots with calls for rebuilding

With the smell of smoke and wail of sirens in the background, about 200 to 300 people from a range of faiths on the evening of 8 August gathered for a prayer and a walk to the center of Tottenham, north London, scarred by a weekend of rioting.
August 10, 2011

Faith groups work to heal riot-scarred English neighborhoods

Many faith communities in England are working together on the front line this week after several days of rioting across the country.
August 9, 2011

Unrest and violence spreads right across England

Rioting spread across a number of major cities in England last night, including many parts of London, Birmingham, Liverpool, Nottingham and Bristol.
August 8, 2011

London riots leave 'horrendous damage' in their wake

Christian leaders, including the minister of St Mark’s Methodist Church in the High Road, are offering practical community support after the Tottenham riots.
July 27, 2011

It's make or break time, says Met Police Authority member

A member of the Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA) has said it is "make or break" time for the police, following allegations of bribery.
July 24, 2011

Nuclear trains stopped for Olympics, but ongoing risk remains, says CND

Trains carrying highly radioactive nuclear waste which normally pass through the Olympic Park will be suspended during the Olympics.
July 14, 2011

Figures show one in four London children live in overcrowded homes

New figures reveal that one in four London children are living in overcrowded homes.
April 15, 2011

Brent Council denies discriminating against Christians

Brent Borough Council has denied discriminating against Christians. Critics of the claim of discrimination say that it does not stand up under scrutiny.