“The centre-left must be wary of protests; the moderate electorate might pull back if faced with a political camp that is too closely associated with clashes.” Interview with pollsters

From glaziers expressing gratitude for the smashed shop windows to the manure piled up outside Turin City Hall, right through to mothers writing down their solicitor’s number on their children’s arms. The Interior Ministry’s preventative measures have worked, but there remains a certain rebellious childishness to contend with, which is also fostered by adults.

Avs, M5S and the PD are capitalising on protests and demonstrations. The plan for a referendum against Meloni is back on the table. Today’s meeting between the leaders: amid the battle over the budget, primaries and the scope of the coalition 

The strike called in Sicily and Calabria will last until 20 October, whilst in Puglia and Basilicata, spontaneous protests by lorry drivers and farmers are continuing. Rising fuel prices are becoming a matter of public order