‘I will not let individuals cause misery for others’

networks, which will carry a maximum penalty of six months’ imprisonment, an unlimited fine or both.

Interfering with national infrastructure – such as railways, roads and printing presses – will become a criminal offence punishable by up to 12 months’ imprisonment, an unlimited fine, or both.

The Home Secretary will tell MPs: ‘I will not stand by and let anti-social individuals keep causing misery and chaos for others.’

Labour last night dismissed the measures and said they would penalise peaceful protesters.

Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said: ‘This is a wasted opportunity to take a sensible approach and is getting things all wrong.

‘The Home Secretary is just recycling widely drawn measures from the Police Bill which have already been rejected by Parliament.’