Cops think they're the real victims of austerity
ACAB | 20.03.2011 09:23 | Repression | Workers' Movements
The chairman of the police federation has spoken publicly of his officers' increasing support for austerity protesters. Apparently as they bash us over the head next saturday they'll be with us in spirit. But worst of all, he makes the claim that it is the police who are really the victims of austerity.
Chairman of the Police Federation Paul McKeever, whose union represents 140,000 officers, has been talking to the Guardian. The report can be found at 
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2011/mar/20/police-support-protesters-growing
Among the highlights -
1) Apparently officers patrolling next Saturday's huge March for the Alternative in London against austerity measures would have "a lot of sympathy" with the protesters.
2) This gem: "The great irony is that officers policing marches like the TUC are actually facing greater detriment than many of those protesting against the cuts."
... well get off your horses, put your sticks and shields down and join us.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2011/mar/20/police-support-protesters-growing Among the highlights -
1) Apparently officers patrolling next Saturday's huge March for the Alternative in London against austerity measures would have "a lot of sympathy" with the protesters.
2) This gem: "The great irony is that officers policing marches like the TUC are actually facing greater detriment than many of those protesting against the cuts."
... well get off your horses, put your sticks and shields down and join us.
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