As the local governments dared not interfere in these matters, angry peasants took hoes and broad swords in their own hands and, calling themselves the Boxers, took revenge on evildoing ...

The peasants were angry about a range of issues, such as low pay and the introduction of a poll tax. They demanded changes were made. The revolt did not achieve all of the peasants’ aims and the ...

Further pressure on Starmer as Rotherham MP backs national grooming inquiry The Labour MP for Rotherham has called for a national inquiry into the grooming gangs scandal, adding more pressure on ...