MONMOUTH MP David Davies returned from his family holiday to a recalled Parliament last Thursday (11th August) for an emergency debate on the riots in England.

Mr Davies said although there had been no outbreaks of serious disorder in Wales, the "disgusting" TV footage of looting and violence in cities including London, Manchester and Birmingham meant it was "quite right" for politicians to be called back from their summer recess.

During the debate, Mr Davies urged the Prime Minister to let the police use physical force to tackle rioters. He said frontline officers were afraid to strike people with batons or move to a policy of containment, known as 'kettling', because of criticisms from politicians and the media.

For full story see Beacon 17/08/11.