The irony is, of course, that repairing broken windows, creating traffic jams and the use of glue (often containing hydrocarbons made from fossil fuels) all have a negative impact on the environment. From the goggles, hammers and chisels that they used to smash the windows to the clothes, masks and make-up they wore, to the mobile phones used, much of these things contained hydrocarbons.
Almost two decades ago, I helped put a campaign together to raise awareness about domestic violence in my borough, especially amongst Bangladeshi women and those from diverse communities. The campaign was called “What’s Love Got to Do With It?” with an image of a man attempting to kick a woman. In a borough where I was the first elected member to bring police officers, mothers and community leaders to work together on searches for lethal weapons such as hammers used for street and gang fights, what sort of message does smashing bank windows using hammers labelled “Love and tools with “We A
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A sixth stabbing incident within 24 hours has taken place in south London, with four of the attacks happening within 1.5 miles of West Croydon train station.
Police said they were informed by the London ambulance service of a stabbing on London Road near the junction with Oakfield Road, Croydon – very close to the station – shortly after 3pm on Saturday.
“Officers attended and a crime scene is in place,” the local Metropolitan police service said. “A 24-year-old man has been taken to a south London hospital. We await an update on his condition.”
It did not comment on whether the assailant had been apprehended.
Sam Hancock4 February 2021 08:14
Johnson ‘risks humiliation’ over Cumbria coal mine
Nasa’s former senior climate scientist has penned an open letter to Boris Johnson, telling him to rethink the incoming Cumbria coal mine or risk being “vilified” by Britons for the rest of his time in office.
Dr James Hansen told the PM he had two choices: either to “change the course of our climate trajectory, earning the UK and yourself historic accolades” or “stick with business-almost-as-usual and be vilified around the world”.
“The contrary path is not so easy, but, with your leadership, it is realistic,” the expert told Mr Johnson.