3rd October 2021

Fears of mass exodus as abuse by patients skyrockets over blood tests, jabs and face-to-face consultations

The joyful glint in Peggy Parnass' eyes is so sharp it can be seen from the walls of Jerusalem's bustling Old City. Five times since the photos of Parnass were posted as part of an exhibition that began in April, vandals — widely believed to be ultra-Orthodox extremists — spray-painted over her eyes and mouth. The graffiti was cleaned each time, leaving Parnass smiling again.

17 incredible books by Black LGBT+ authors you need to read this Black History Month – and beyond https://t.co/IOTWzLBYp9— PinkNews (@PinkNews) October 1, 2021

‘Attitudes and gendered norms that underpin and normalise male violence’ must be tackled, charities say

If you want to understand what @kitmalthouse is talking about on #today about policing bill giving local areas discretion on whether domestic abuse and sexual violence treated as a violent crime read this. @BertinGabby trying to amend this legislation 1/ https://t.co/lHdJj5FSHx— Anushka Asthana (@AnushkaAsthana) October 1, 2021

Pupils will learn about historical and current diversity under the new curriculum.

Represents a quick, significant change to the way the police operate.If you're stopped by a lone officer, you - as a citizen - are entitled to seek external verification that the officer detaining you is legitimate. Big deal. https://t.co/KdNi6LXKdM— Theo Usherwood (@theousherwood) October 1, 2021

Posted by Metro

Posted by Metro

Posted by Metro

The current proposal aims to expand Medicare coverage, combat climate change, offer universal nursery education and expand aid to families with children, in line with promises made during the 2020 election

One charity told i the current fuel situation has affected its capacity to respond to the needs of the NHS and that it has been forced to cut back on assisting fellow blood biker volunteers from other areas

Lord Justice Fulford said officers had “spoken supportively” of the murderer

Met Police issues advice to women to ‘shout or wave a bus down’ if they don’t trust a male officer https://t.co/LfgMFjwnwz— The Independent (@Independent) October 1, 2021

The statement from the Met, & this advice in particular shows a fundamental lack of insight into the issue of women's safety with the police. It doesn't even *recognise* the huge power imbalance between a police officer and someone they are arresting.https://t.co/mjL1d63lZP— Women's Equality Party (@WEP_UK) October 1, 2021

Without proportional representation Labour faces years in opposition. But a progressive alliance could topple the Tories, says Compass director Neal Lawson

Video appears to show officer firing at fleeing car in incident fueling calls for removal of armed officers from schools

Tribunal rules in favour of Kate Wilson over breach of human rights, citing ‘lamentable failings’

The @metpoliceuk insisting women should ‘trust the police’ even as they embark on a coordinated PR campaign to distance themselves from the horrific crimes committed by one of THEIR officers under THEIR noses as THEY turned a blind eye to every red flag is fucking disgusting.— Max Morgan 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ (@SpillerOfTea) September 30, 2021

"The police service is very sexist and misogynistic," says former high-ranking Met officer Parm Sandhu.

Footage appears to show a dispute after a driver attempts to push into a queue at a London garage.

Good news! 🎉Three Polish regions that declared themselves to be areas "free of LGBT ideology" have now voted to scrap the resolution. It's time for all of Poland to become an #LGBT-Freedom Zone 🏳️‍🌈 pic.twitter.com/xIDHwi0gny— Amnesty International (@amnesty) September 28, 2021

BREAKING NEWS: BFAWU disaffiliates from Labour "We have a real crisis in the country and instead of leadership, the party’s leader chooses to divide the trade unions and the membership"Read the full story:https://t.co/dJ7ddcJek2— Politics.co.uk (@Politics_co_uk) September 28, 2021

Majority of the women killed by former officers had been their partners, according to the Femicide Census

Increasing numbers are raising money to go private rather than wait for NHS operations.

After decades of allegations, the singer was found guilty of running a scheme to abuse women and children.