“We are seeing what they are willing to do to suppress the resistance of ordinary people.” A nonviolent supporter of Take Back Power was arrested during her lunch break after being identified through facial recognition software. Ella, 21, was carried into a police van on suspicion of theft amid a string of arrests targeting nonviolent civil protesters from the group. One of the group’s campaigns involves taking food and basic items from supermarkets without paying and giving them to foodbanks. In March, officers arrested 15 activists at a Quaker Meeting House on suspicion of conspiracy to commit theft, treating them as organised criminals rather than lawful protesters. “We will not be intimidated by the government – and we will not be intimated by the over 100 billionaires that run the show in this country,” said Ella.
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So protesting against poverty and genocide gets you arrested…
The state is terrified of intelligent and courageous young women
The rich are out of control and a danger to our society.
This is like an advert for resistance. So calm and well spoken under pressure.
Ella's got more spine than the entire UK government. Bravo. ✊💙
4 cops to arrest a non-violent activist. This government is a disgrace.
Spurious claims used to shut down legitimate protest is a disgusting abuse of power. I hope she gets compensated.
The illusion of living in a democracy
How embarrassing to be a policeman
Sticking to the script upside down whilst being hauled into the back of a van by 5 coppers. Fair play to her 👑
She's making her case very well, well done!
Seems we cant complain about poverty any more.
This is the most rocknroll shit I have ever seen in my life. Absolute hero. Never stop engaging in resistance. Don't be a tool of the empire. Free Palestine! Free all oppressed peoples!
such a cool 21 years old lady
Billionaires are not a JUST a danger to society they are a danger to HUMANITY AND EARTH ITSELF
So stabbing people and grooming children is ok, but boy oh boy if we see people concerned over poverty and genocide.
She is 21 and she is already this brilliant and smart with a big heart ❤️
shoplifting required four police officers for an arrest
The police need to question themselves too
cops have zero integrity.