Sentences with phrase «widespread public anger»

High pollution levels have sparked widespread public anger and officials concerned about social unrest have responded by implementing tougher policies.

They helped to bring people onto the streets, successfully tapping into widespread public anger over recent events, as well as long - term frustrations generated by sustained political and economic marginalisation and ongoing human rights violations.

Tales of graft and officials» high living, including extravagant banquets and expensive rounds on the golf course, have prompted widespread public anger because bureaucrats are meant to live on modest sums and lead morally exemplary lives.

Attempts by Monti's government to cut spending caused widespread public anger, boosting the support of populist parties in the election.

There was widespread public anger about Miller's unhelpfulness towards the parliamentary standards commissioner and her perfunctory Commons apology for her intransigent behaviour.

His predecessor Michael Martin became the first Speaker to be forced from office in modern times following widespread public anger at the number of MPs who were seen to take advantage of the Commons» expenses rules.

It is unsurprising therefore that Corbyn has been able to tap into widespread public anger, with his plans to tackle corporate tax avoidance and banker bonuses.