Repression against anti-monarchy protests: the labour movement should grow a backbone
The arrest of anti-monarchy protesters is indicative of the growing authoritarianism of the British state and of absurd attempts to enforce an unchallengeable pro-monarchy consensus . The wild reaction to (sadly) small demonstrations surely reflect the fact that, with the queen's death, the monarchist establishment can feel the ground shifting beneath its feet and is nervous for the future. Reports say the police have used the new Police Act and the 1986 Public Order Act . The labour movement must demand repeal of these and other laws restricting the right to protest, including the anti-strike...