The Biggest Strike In 30 Years
04 Dec 2011 3 Comments
in Crime, Political Events, Society & Culture Tags: #occupy, government, investment, money, occupyLSX, pension, protest, public sector, reform, retirement, strike, strikes, unison, unite
November 2011 saw the biggest strike in the UK for 30 years. Various polls (in both left and right wing press) suggested an average of 70% of the population supported the public sector workers involved in the action.
A Tale Of Tent City
23 Oct 2011 Leave a Comment
in Extreme Sports, Political Events, Religion, Society & Culture Tags: #occupy, death, economy, graveyard, london, occupation, occupyLSX, protest, st pauls, st pauls cathedral, stock exchange
The streets of London are paved with gold and sometimes tents.
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Block The Bridge, Block The Bill!
11 Oct 2011 1 Comment
in Old English Traditions, Political Events, Society & Culture Tags: #occupy, #occupymcr, #occupywallstreet, block the bill, block the bridge, health, houses of parliament, NHS, NHS reform, Public services, uk uncut, westminster bridge
At the time of writing last weekend, there were 452 occupations around the world. A week later, that number has risen to 1,281 occupations and the movement keeps on growing! Here is a short film from the ‘Block the Bridge, Block the Bill!’ occupation on Westminster Bridge in London.
Divide and Conquer
04 Sep 2011 1 Comment
in Crime, Love, Political Events, Society & Culture, theatre Tags: EDL, english defence league, hate, hope, poverty, racism, UAF, united against facism, unity
A ban on moving (non-static) protests was recently introduced throughout five London boroughs following a request from the Metropolitan Police. The ban started on the 2nd of September and was meant to last for 30 days.
On the 3rd of September, English Defence League (EDL) held a pre-planned protest….
Is banning non-static protests really the way forward in managing violence?
Ghost Rioters
10 Aug 2011 2 Comments
in Crime, Political Events, Society & Culture Tags: addiction, looting, recession, riot, senseless, thugs, uk, violence
As the disturbances of Summer 2011 spread from London to several cities across the country, Leicester experienced its first night of unrest. The following short film & article discuss the public response and how this affects the instigators of the violent looting and arson.
The Rally Against Debt – Was It A Failure?
16 May 2011 2 Comments
in Political Events, Society & Culture Tags: anarchism, anti-cut, debt, deficit, government, pro-cut, rally against debt, state, state spending, taxes
After the anti-cut March for the Alternative 7 weeks ago, a counter-demonstration from the pro-cut Rally Against Debt group took place opposite the Houses of Parliament.
Vote Yes for AV!
05 May 2011 Leave a Comment
in Political Events, Society & Culture Tags: alternative vote, AV, conservative, independent, labour, liberal democrat, notoAV, referendum, vote, voters, voting, yestoAV
This is the Alternative Vote (AV), as explained by Tim Longman.
But why do we need a new voting system?
Help Emma In Her Fight For Justice
02 May 2011 1 Comment
in Love, Political Events Tags: anticut, emma friedmann, epilepsy, epilim, justice, legal aid, medication, pharmaceutical, pregnancy
Emma Friedmann is currently fighting for justice for her son –
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