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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Moment embarrassed police officer knocks on 'anti-migrant' protester's door after being sent doorknocking by 'woeful' thought police ahead of demonstrations
This is the moment an embarrassed policeman knocked on a suspected 'anti-migrant' protester's door after being sent by the 'thought police'. Footage shows the Warwickshire Police officer hesitantly approaching the Nuneaton property before ringing the doorbell. He was instructed to go to the house to drop off a leaflet containing information about an anti-immigration demonstration due to take place on Saturday. But, the officer is reluctant to carry out the task and admits his visit is 'woeful' and a 'load of 'b******'. Speaking into a ring doorbell, he tells the occupant: 'Warwickshire have asked me to come round. 'It's a load of b******* but it's about this protest tomorrow in Warwickshire. 'They're aware that you might be wanting to attend that planned protest. 'And obviously that's absolutely fine. You've got a freedom of speech and there are no issues at all. 'I apologise and it's really woeful. It's not something I agree with, but I've been asked just to drop a leaflet about being involved in a protest. 'It sounds bad, but it is what it is.' The homeowner was less than impressed by the unexpected visit, and gives the police officer a stern retort. He says: 'Do me a favour. Take it back. Run back on it to them. Say we will no longer be silenced. And to f**** them off from me with love. Cheers.' The resident adds: 'The silent majority of Britain will no longer stay silent. Tell them that. Thank you very much. Have a good day.' A clip of the encounter has gone viral, racking up nearly 215,000 views on X. The video is captioned: 'This is INSANE. Warwickshire thought police visit someone who's attending the protest in Nuneaton to advise them on *how to behave*. 'The police officer is visibly embarrassed, but listen to the guys response: "We will no longer be silenced!" Well said!' Viewers flooded the comments section with their thoughts, with many praising the officer for speaking out. One person wrote: 'Credit to the policeman !! I hope he doesn't get in trouble for saying: "I don't agree with this!"' Another added: 'This PO obviously has some common sense and realises this is out of control.
Independent Singapore
03-08-2025
- Business
- Independent Singapore
An Open Letter: From One Singaporean to the Nation
Photo: Depositphotos/nuttawutnuy Featured News Opinion Singapore News 'We built this country — now it feels like we're being quietly pushed aside, we're part of the silent majority risking everything' For decades, we've done our part. We've studied hard, worked tirelessly, raised families, and paid our dues. We've made sacrifices — not for luxury, but for stability, for our children, for our aging parents. We're told to reskill. To accept lower pay. To compete not only with each other, but with new immigrants, PRs, foreign PMETs, and long-term visit pass holders taking roles we once filled. And while we struggle, we're told this is progress. – Housing, healthcare, and daily expenses keep rising. – MRTs break down, firearms shoot up, and our once-proud identity fades. – Our birth rate halts—as too many of us cannot afford to raise a child here. – Our sandwich-class families are stuck under unending debt. The Singapore We Remember… and Miss – Neighbours who greeted one another, not strangers packed in silence. – MRTs that ran on time, without fear of sudden breakdowns. – National Day when flags flew proudly outside HDBs — not as an obligation, but a true celebration. – Jobs that gave meaning, not anxiety. – Our voices feel drowned out by imported noise. – Our cities feel overcrowded, but our hearts feel empty. – We are working longer, harder, but falling behind. All in the name of economic growth. But who's really growing? – Sandwich class families suffocate under the weight of expectations. – Our birth rate drops, because raising a child feels like a financial risk. – Owning a flat means 30 years of loan chains, not pride. – Healthcare is top-tier — if you can afford it. – The poor suffer quietly; the rich get louder. – The next generations facing the same issues we are facing right now. Retirement? It's not a dream. It's a deadline we can't reach. All of this — while we're told to be 'resilient,' 'adaptable,' 'grateful.' But can resilience be eaten? We Deserve Better in Our Golden Years We're not asking for handouts. We're asking for dignity. – Local-first hiring that truly prefers locals. – Affordable living, not inflated metrics to mask hardship. – Retirement with security—not working till our bodies break. – Long-term immigration policy that values local lives, not just GDP growth. – To not be pushed into gig work or dishwashing at 65. – To not constantly fear retrenchment because we're 'overqualified' or 'too expensive.' – To not watch others leapfrog into the jobs we once fought so hard to get. We built this place. Brick by brick. Shift by shift. Don't treat us like we're replaceable. We're not angry because we hate Singapore. We're heartbroken because we love it — and it feels like it stopped loving us back. What Do We Ask For? 1) Policies with empathy, not just efficiency. 2) Real local-first hiring, not tokenism or checkbox compliance. 3) Affordable living, not inflated metrics hiding uncomfortable truths. 4) Retirement dignity, not working till our bodies collapse. 5) A system that values contributions, not just qualifications. Let us age with grace, not with fear. Let us hope, not hustle forever. Let us grow old in peace, with basic income security and a home to rest our bones. Let us spend time with our grandchildren—not a lifetime of sacrificing just to stay afloat. We built Singapore. Now please don't make us feel replaceable. Lastly, wishing Happy SG60 birthday! — A Singaporean who still believes in dignity over drive This letter reflects the personal views, lived experiences, and emotional expressions of a concerned Singaporean. It is not intended to assert or imply any false statements of fact, nor to discredit any individual, organisation, or policy. The views shared are purely subjective and should be interpreted as a form of social commentary. Where issues such as employment, cost of living, or immigration are mentioned, they are presented as perceptions based on public discourse and personal observation, not as verified statistical claims. Readers are encouraged to seek official sources for factual updates or clarifications. () => { const trigger = if ('IntersectionObserver' in window && trigger) { const observer = new IntersectionObserver((entries, observer) => { => { if ( { lazyLoader(); // You should define lazyLoader() elsewhere or inline here // Run once } }); }, { rootMargin: '800px', threshold: 0.1 }); } else { // Fallback setTimeout(lazyLoader, 3000); } });
