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G20 police footage back in news

Sunday papers

More than two weeks after the G20 summit, it is the protests that continue to make the headlines.

The Sunday Times carries an image from new edited video footage, which it has been sent, showing clashes between officers and climate protesters.

A senior official at Scotland Yard is quoted as saying that Sir Paul Stephenson, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, feels "vulnerable".

He is also said to fear that he is facing a "Menezes" moment.

'Servants'

Scotland Yard's tactics at the demonstrations come under further scrutiny in the Observer.

It has an interview with the chairman of the Independent Police Complaints Commission, Nick Hardwick.

He says that police should remember they are "the servants not the masters of the people".

Mr Hardwick also expresses his "serious concerns" about officers at the protests who were disguising their identification numbers.

Budget predictions

The Sunday Mirror looks towards this week's Budget, which it understands will consist of a £2bn package "for jobs".

The People understands the chancellor has been "ordered" by Gordon Brown to drop plans to add three pence on a pint.

The Sunday Express carries a cartoon on its comment page, with a picture of a miniature Mr Darling, pen in hand, scribbling away.

However, he is at the end of the arm of a much larger Mr Brown.

Drugs fears

The Sunday Telegraph claims the government's drugs helpline "Frank" is giving advice which anti-drugs campaigners say is "scandalous".

The government says the training for advisers is being reviewed.

There is a warning on drugs in the Observer - namely, over-the-counter diet pills that go on sale here for the first time this week.

One of them claims - according to the company that makes it - that it can safely lose you three pounds a week.



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