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How Britain’s cops became the armed wing of wokeness

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July 6, 2026

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DW News

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· Jun 29, 2026

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Irish News

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· Jul 5, 2026

On patrol with Belfast’s Safer Neighbourhood Officers

On patrol with Belfast's Safer Neighbourhood Officers

The West Australian

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· Jul 2, 2026

Liberal MP Moira Deeming launches last-gasp lawsuit against own party

Infighting has engulfed a state Liberal party after an MP who made an unfounded assault allegation against a colleague launched legal action against the party.

The i Paper

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· Jul 2, 2026

Denying Harry security is bonkers – and now we have proof

Jennie Bond: Since the Duke of Sussex was a babe in arms, he's been shadowed by protection officers

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 6, 2026

UK police told to ditch 'woke' culture wars and refocus on catching criminals

Sky News host Caleb Bond weighs in on UK police being told to ditch “woke” culture wars and refocus on catching criminals, according to a major review by the College of Policing. “Supported by the Starmer government, [the report] has found that there are woke problems within the police force and they need to get away from it in order to do their jobs properly,” Mr Bond said. “If they don't do something about it now, there will be another Henry Nowak. There will be people who die because of racism, essentially in the police force.”

The Wall Street Journal - Business

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· Jul 10, 2026

A Big Headache for Police: Getting Driverless Cars to Obey Traffic Laws

Police officers across the country are learning how to direct, corral, and when necessary, punish autonomous taxis.

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Related coverage for "How Britain’s cops became the armed wing of wokeness": DW News — Police officers in Japan escort duck family to safety | DW News. Irish News — On patrol with Belfast’s Safer Neighbourhood Officers. The West Australian — Liberal MP Moira Deeming launches last-gasp lawsuit against own party. The i Paper — Denying Harry security is bonkers – and now we have proof. Sky News Australia — UK police told to ditch 'woke' culture wars and refocus on catching criminals. The Wall Street Journal - Business — A Big Headache for Police: Getting Driverless Cars to Obey Traffic Laws