Politics

Theresa May handed P45 by comedian at Conservative Party Conference

Theresa May handed P45 by comedian at Conservative Party Conference

Whilst giving her speech at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, Prime Minister Theresa May was interupted by comedian and prankster Simon Brodkin, who decided to giver her a P45 letter. The Prime Minister quickly took the document, and then waited for the man to be escorted out of the hall.   Oct 4, 2017
Pro-Spain protesters demonstrate in solidarity with Spanish police

Pro-Spain protesters demonstrate in solidarity with Spanish police

Dozens of pro-Spain demonstrators gathered outside a hotel in the northeastern Catalan town Pineda de Mar on October where Spanish police officers were staying. Local authorities said hundreds were injured in a Spanish police crackdown on 1 October, as officers attempted to disrupt the Catalonian independence referendum Madrid had declared unconstitutional. Oct 4, 2017
Gerard Pique booed off pitch while training with Spain

Gerard Pique booed off pitch while training with Spain

A Spanish national football open training session finished early after Gerard Pique was taunted by fans. Pique walked off with his team mates after 25 minutes due to the crowd booing and shouting at him. The Barcelona centre back took part in the controversial Catalonia independence referendum which the government deems illegal. Oct 3, 2017
Catalonia officials claim that 90 percent voted in favour of independence from Spain

Catalonia officials claim that 90 percent voted in favour of independence from Spain

Catalonia officials have claimed that 90 percent voted in favour of independence from Spain in the controversial referendum that took place on 1 October. They also said the voter turn out was over 40 percent despite violent clashes with police.  It is reported that more than 700 people were hurt as a result of violence. The vote for independence, which has not been recognised by the Spanish Prime Minister, has caused the largest constitutional rift in decades. Oct 2, 2017
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