Uk moved even closerto a police state yesterday when Blairs' home sec, Charles Clarke, pushed through new "anti- terror" laws in the House of Commons.

These laws , reminiscent of the discredited "internment without trial" in Northern Ireland, mean that people suspected of terrorism can be tagged, subjected to "control orders",or placed under "house arrest".   All without any required proof of guilt, or access to charges.

These laws are completely at odds with the UK justice system, and the human rights commission.
They will undoubtedly be used in the future by UK politicians to stifle protest of any kind , either against foreign warmongering ,or domestic manipulation.

Only fools can still believe that we stand for democracy, the illusion is fading by the day...Ake