Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Green MP and son arrested at climate protest
Green MP Caroline Lucas and her son are among protesters arrested at a site in West Sussex where energy firm Cuadrilla is drilling for oil.
Police are dispersing hundreds of anti-fracking demonstrators who blocked the B2036 between Balcombe and Cuckfield.
Police served a Public Order Act notice, saying the crowd might cause serious damage to property or disrupt the life of the community.
...
The campaigners said police "charged, shoved and kettled" a group including children, people in wheelchairs, pensioners and Green MP for Brighton Pavilion Caroline Lucas.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-23753750
Police are dispersing hundreds of anti-fracking demonstrators who blocked the B2036 between Balcombe and Cuckfield.
Police served a Public Order Act notice, saying the crowd might cause serious damage to property or disrupt the life of the community.
...
The campaigners said police "charged, shoved and kettled" a group including children, people in wheelchairs, pensioners and Green MP for Brighton Pavilion Caroline Lucas.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-23753750