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Thread #144837 Message #3349035
Posted By: theleveller
10-May-12 - 05:03 AM
Thread Name: BS: Police protest in London
Subject: BS: Police protest in London
Well, I warned months ago that this would happen. Today an expected 20,000 police officers will join the protest in London against the almost-unbelievably stupid policies of this incompetent and uncaring (and increasingly unpopular) government.
They're fed up with the cuts in police numbers that are making effective policing impossible.
They're fed up with changes to their pension arrangements that mean they have to work longer and pay more than was agreed when they joined the force.
They're fed up with changes to shift patterns that make a reasonable family life all-but impossible.
They fed up with being expected to police the protests and demonstrations that are the backlash against the government's policies when they actually agree with much of what the protesters are demanding.
The police aren't allowed to strike – but don't be surprised if they do.