Of all the most pointless organisations in history, the Soviet Union’s Central Election Commission must be amongst the funniest. In the run-up to election day, CEC would be tasked with the important job of formally approving candidates. Fortunately for them, the Communist Party was happy to take on most of the work. On election day, the Commission would ensure that all processes were properly followed, dutifully noting down the names of any dissenters or abstainers. And, in the wake of the election, the CEC would rigorously audit the conduct of the election, invariably concluding that each poll was an unrivalled triumph of Soviet democracy.
It was striking to read the Home Affairs Committee’s recent report into the Southport riots, which adopted much the same tone. The report condemned fears about two-tier policing as “disgraceful”, denying outright the notion that officers were more heavy-handed when responding to right-wing protests. This will raise eyebrows for anybody who can remember the summer of 2020, when Black Lives Matter protests turned violent in cities across the UK, following the death of George Floyd. Often, the police stood by and watched the disorder — a far cry from their response to post-Southport rioting.
So how does this Sam Bidwell avoid the 4am knock on his door?
That’s coming.
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The “two tier” policing, and two tire “justice” system is obvious.
The Members of Parliament who produced the report denying it, are not making an honest intellectual mistake – they are lying, viciously lying.
They deserve total contempt.
Paul Marks They deserve to be recalled.
Stuart,
In the hugely unlikely event that was to happen I doubt if the good people of today’s Telford, Clapham and Brixton would choose differently in a by/election.
John – I think since Labour have come to power, a lot of people have seen some very uncomfortable truths. Representative democracy hands virtually all power to a few thousand people. I would like to see us all have more power. Unless that happens, things will continue and get worse.