The Tory government is adding layer upon layer of restriction and suppression of protest. Yet it is so transparent that three former Tory home secretaries, including the very right-wing Priti Patel, have protested. He was following on former Tory minister Paul Scully (26 Feb), https://www.theguardian.com/news/2024/feb/26/tory-mp-paul-scully-claims-there-are-no-go-areas-in-birmingham-and-london and former Tory deputy chair Lee Anderson, now with Nigel Farage's Reform Party (23 Feb). Because we have criticised, we are well-placed to answer the Tory demagogy without dissimulation. It would be hopeless to rely on the Tory government to suppress Tory party agitation against migrants, or the police to suppress police abuses.

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The United States women’s soccer team won the inaugural Concacaf W Gold Cup on Sunday following a 1-0 victory over Brazil at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, California. “This is a group that’s moving forward together, that still wants more time together. “This is a group that’s just getting started.”All the US players celebrated on the field at the final whistle, as the 31,528 spectators in attendance cheered on. This, though, was the first time it had won the newly configured W Gold Cup tournament. In its next game, the US is set to play Japan in the SheBelieves Cup at Mercedes Benz Stadium, Atlanta, on April 6.

Last week, The Times listed seven places in the UK to visit to relax and unwind to classical music. Aldeburgh took the top spot with its strong and historic connection to the genre. READ MORE: 'Sensational' Suffolk spot named among best places to stay in UKThere are many classical musical events happening in the town this year – including the 75th Aldeburgh Festival of Music and the Arts taking place in June. It is not the first time the east Suffolk town has been mentioned by the national newspaper this year. At the start of the month, The Suffolk in Aldeburgh was named among the UK's best places to stay in the UK and one of the UK's best foodie hotels.

Patients could be forcibly admitted without any evaluation, raising significant concerns about the violation of patients' rights, and putting financial incentives above patient lives by driving prolonged hospital stays. [14][15] In Australia, 45% of mental health care hospitalizations were involuntary in acute short-term units during 2021-2022. A Parent's Exemption Form Prior to Mental Health and Psychological Screening or Counseling can be downloaded from its website. About CCHR: CCHR was founded in 1969 by the Church of Scientology and the late Dr. Thomas Szasz, Professor of Psychiatry and prolific author of books on psychiatry. [1] www.wxyz.com/news/local-news/investigations/trapped-in-a-psych-ward-michigan-doc-pre-signed-blank-forms-that-can-rob-you-of-your-freedom[2] www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7032511/[3] www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10454462/pdf/healthcare-11-02315.pdf[4] jme.bmj.com/content/early/2023/10/16/jme-2023-108984[5] jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2629522/[6] www.samhsa.gov/trauma-violence[7 and 8] "Civil Commitment and the Mental Health Care Continuum: Historical Trends and Principles for Law and Practice," SAMHSA, pp.

“Why is this legal?”: George Monbiot reveals the environmental impact of intensive farming. The Guardian’s environmental columnist and the 2022 recipient of the Orwell Prize, Monbiot offers a profoundly hopeful vision for the future of food with Lucy Siegle. They spoke about the problems with intensive farming, and laid out a hopeful vision for the future of food and how we grow it. Please note this event was originally broadcast live on 30 May 2022. Presented by Lucy SiegleProduced by Kelly Quinn and Ginny Hooker

Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Something went wrong, please try again later. The national media have delivered their verdicts on Aston’s Villa’s 4-0 defeat to Tottenham at Villa Park on Sunday. Tottenham ensured their hopes of finishing inside the Premier League's top four are in their own hands after cruising to a vital win over Aston Villa. By the end, ­however, Spurs were able to revel in an evisceration of 10-man Aston Villa.

The worst aspect of VAR is the way it has persuaded fans and pundits there can be absolutely clarity over every decisionSign up to Jonathan’s weekly newsletter hereFine margins. A little more than five years ago at the Etihad, John Stones belted a clearance into Ederson and then, as it rebounded towards the line, lunged to hook the ball away. The Goal Decision System ruled the whole of the ball had been 11.7mm from crossing the whole of the line. Liverpool were denied an opener, went on to lose 2-1 and their lead at the top of the table was cut to four points. Email soccerwithjw@theguardian.com, and he’ll answer the best in a future edition Continue reading...... read full articleSource: TheGuardian

In three successive games at Old Trafford, he came off the bench, against Galatasaray, Brentford and FC Copenhagen, and helped improve the performance. Mount can also play that role and although his start to life at Old Trafford was disappointing, the fact United paid £55million for him means he will get more chances. At least a dozen first-team players could leave Old Trafford this summer, if not more. Last season Eriksen played 54.5% of the available minutes in United's season. That is a clear pattern and as good a footballer as he can still be, it appears we are reaching the end of Eriksen's time at Old Trafford.

Carey Mulligan – who has been Oscar and Bafta nominated for her role in the film Maestro - is an award-winning actor known for her varied theatre work and notable roles in films such as She Said, Suffragette, Promising Young Woman and An Education, the latter for which she won the Bafta for Best Actress in a Leading Role. She talked to film writer Ellen E Jones about the making of this new film, her extraordinary performance and her career so far. Please note this event was originally broadcast live on 26 January 2024. The interactive elements of this recording will not work. Hosted by Ellen E JonesProduced by Tanya Anastasiadis & Emily Cole for Guardian Live

Greta Thunberg accused Sweden of being 'very good at greenwashing' as she staged a protest along with 50 other activists outside her home country's parliament. The activists sat outside Sweden's government building in Stockholm in an attempt to stop politicians from getting to work. She said climate protests had often 'fallen on deaf ears' and 'we're still moving in the wrong direction' globally. The action came on an important day for the Swedish government, with the prime minister, Ulf Kristersson, and numerous key figures in Brussels for its official flag-raising ceremony outside Nato headquarters after becoming members last week

Two years after Russia launched a full-scale military invasion against Ukraine, could the course of the war change in 2024? Tom Burgis, the Guardian’s investigations correspondent was joined by Luke Harding, Guardian foreign correspondent and author of Invasion; Charlotte Higgins, Guardian chief culture writer; Ukrainian novelist Andrey Kurkov and Orysia Lutsevych, head of the Ukraine Forum at Chatham House. They discussed the latest developments and the current state of the conflict. Please note this event was originally broadcast live on 21 February 2024. Presented by Tom BurgisProduced by Tanya Anastasiadis and Ginny Hooker for Guardian Live

Rovelli’s concise, playful explorations of modern physics have illuminated complex scientific theories for millions of readers – from Einstein's theory of relativity to quantum mechanics. His bestselling books, Seven Brief Lessons on Physics and The Order of Time, invite us into the deepest corners of the universe, while challenging what we thought we knew about time and space. Rovelli was in conversation with comedian Dara Ó Briain, who has a degree in mathematics and theoretical physics, and has presented several BBC programmes including Stargazing Live. Please note this event was originally broadcast live on 30 October 2023. Presented by Dara Ó BriainProduced by Kelly Quinn and Ginny Hooker for Guardian Live

Medellín transforms its urban landscape with green corridors, showing the world how to beat urban heat. In short:Medellín's Green Corridors project has significantly lowered the city's temperature by planting trees and creating green spaces. We built and built and built. — Pilar Vargas, a forest engineer working for City HallWhy this matters:Medellín's success in cooling its urban environment demonstrates a sustainable way to tackle the urban heat island effect, improving living conditions and health outcomes. As cities worldwide grapple with rising temperatures, this Colombian city's approach offers a blueprint for urban resilience and environmental stewardship.

Mauricio Pochettino has responded to Chelsea fans who have been calling for Jose Mourinho's return after sections of the support sang for the "Special One" during a recent match against Brentford. During last week's match with Brentford, there were chants supporting Mourinho, who is currently without a club, and others calling for Pochettino to leave. Mourinho had two successful spells at Chelsea, winning three Premier League titles. "It is a different project, today is a different Chelsea. Because if you are going to judge us compared to the past of Chelsea, no one is going to win," he said.