Sentences with phrase «despite widespread protest»

The threatened swinging increases in fees payable by local authorities on the institution of care or supervision proceedings (see NLJ 15 February 2008, p 259) have been brought in despite widespread protest.

Public outrage over Thatcher's poll tax, which John Major had been slow to abolish despite widespread protest and promises of change, led the Liberal Democrats to a storming victory, overturning Conservative Nigel Evans» 20,000 vote majority to win the seat.

Gordon Brown and David Cameron have both met premier Wen Jiabao despite widespread protests against the Chinese leader.

Gordon Brown and David Cameron have both met the premier despite widespread protests against the Chinese leader.