The neo-feudal takeover of local councils
Private companies are extracting fines from unsuspecting citizens – and making huge profits.
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Private companies are extracting fines from unsuspecting citizens – and making huge profits.
Private companies operating as ‘litter police’ and often paid commission are being used by councils to raise millions of pounds
Stories abound of individuals being targeted simply for putting out their recycling early; for dropping a tissue by accident; or for feeding food to the birds.
Staff at the car giant's plant in Solihull near Birmingham (pictured) will now have to use the word 'surrogates' when referring to parts used in their vehicles.
Cops in Wiltshire stepped in after the child, who was also called a 'leprechaun' was called names in the street in a 'non-hate crime incident'.