UK Newswire Archive
Charter to Afghanistan/ Trouble in Harmondsworth IRC
21-09-2011 20:59
Afghan man put on charter flight is said to have been badly injuried in Harmondsworth IRC, other Afghan nationals protested and were attacked by police with dogscoca cola killings, fascism, oppression and the funding of genocidal leaders
21-09-2011 20:30
a history of one of the most evil companies out there. BOYCOTT COCA COLA NOWEDL's Tommy Robinson releases September Video Diary
21-09-2011 19:17
After a week of anticipation Tommy has released a video diary detaining as promised (sort of) the truth behind what has been going on over the last few weeks. Tommy talks about severing links with the Jewish Division, how victimised he is, how skint he is and doesn't talk about his 'hunger strike'Remember remember the 5th of November-huge protest outside parliament
21-09-2011 17:05
Lets's make this big! Mask up V for Vendetta style and inspire the world that enough is enough!Unite Official Slams "Cancerous" Electricians' Resistance
21-09-2011 16:57
Palestine Today 09 21 2011
21-09-2011 15:36
Siteworker, Unite & Bernard McAulay
21-09-2011 14:55
Unite union officials have attacked construction workers for their opposition to a national 35% pay cut.
More info on the dispute:
http://libcom.org/forums/news/electricians-protests-19092011
The following email was leaked:
15/09/2011
Good Morning Gail,
Reference to our telephone conversation last night on the above, could l kindly refer you to the attached correspondence.
As your aware the construction section is likely to be engaged in a major industrial dispute going into the autumn, due to a decision taken by the Eight Major employers in the Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical sector of the industry.
On the 17th August the national shop stewards forum met and agreed a way forward by developing our campaign strategy on a regional basis working in conjunction with the appropriate Unite Regional Officer.
Initially a group of activist decided to form a Rank and File campaign committee nominating Gerry Hicks to be there Chairman, resulting in Gerry travelling the country addressing meetings attacking not only the Employers but more importantly our Union's leadership and the capability of the Unite Officers.
The constant scurrilous attacks on officials by this small fringe group does have an impact on our campaign, as this cancerous group are simply opportunist's and extremely divisive when making there contribution at meetings, especially when fellow colleagues and members challenge these individuals, results in these individuals submitting unnecessary and frivolous complaints to the General Secretary, resulting in officers been investigated and tied up in preparing reports to defend themselves, which is time consuming and a unnecessary waste of an officers time.
My colleague Bill Green is working extremely hard in the Newcastle and l find the circular by the Newcastle Branch to be another unwarranted attack by individuals who have no intentions of working and supporting Unite in this campaign as they seek publicist which is a an unwarranted distraction at this moment in time.
My colleagues will not throw away this wonderful opportunity the employers have given us to re engage with the workers in the industry as opposed to becoming involved in this poisonous campaign by these mindless individuals who will simply hide by the Union's Equality policy.
Kind regards
Bernard McAulay
National Officer for Construction
West Midlands Vegan Festival - Sat 29 Oct 2011
21-09-2011 13:34
Featuring: 80 stalls, 20 talks/workshops, 5 cookery demos, all vegan bar, live entertainment all day, free food samples galore, press-up competition, Vegan Society Awards presentation, Best Vegan Cupcake Competition, after party till midnight and so much more...!!
All welcome, admission is just £1 (under 16's free).
http://www.midlandsveganfestival.org.uk Solidarity with Omar Ibrahim March 26th Anti-Cuts Protest Defendant
21-09-2011 12:15
Omar Ibrahim, a comrade from Glasgow, was charged with violent disorder following his arrest outside Topshop in Oxford Street London on March 26th during the anti-cuts demonstrations.Experiences of a legal observer at Dale Farm
21-09-2011 11:05
Travellers and supporters work together to open up Dale Farm
21-09-2011 10:32
Travellers and supporters at Dale Farm will work together on Wednesday morning from 11:30 am to move barricades that are blocking access to the site [1]. The residents want to enable families to bring their trailers back on to their plots, and to enable access for emergency vehicles, but will oppose any attempt at entry by bailiffs.The barricades were constructed to prevent Basildon Council from demolishing the homes and land of residents who have been living on the site for over ten years. The last minute reprieve caused by the High Court injunction left the site blockaded with gates, lock-ons and vans preventing access.
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Shut Down Guantanamo and Bagram! Afghan War 10th anniv. demo, 7 Oct, 6-7pm
21-09-2011 10:12
Friday 7 October: 6-7pm: Shut Down Guantánamo and Bagram! demonstration – Afghan War 10th Anniversary SpecialUS Embassy, Grosvenor Square, London W1A 1AE (nearest tube: Bond Street / Marble Arch)
Friday 7th October 2011 marks the 10th anniversary of the start of the war in Afghanistan. Ten years on, thousands of civilians have died and many more face the threat of death through strikes by US unmanned drone attacks. The end of the war seems no closer.
Friday 23rd: Solidarity with Dale Farm, High Court, the Strand, 11.30am
21-09-2011 10:02
Ahava’s last day
21-09-2011 09:35
This is the end result of the London campaign to expose Ahava, which has been found to be complicit in Israeli violations of international law.
Lib Dem conference protester remanded in custody after banner drop
21-09-2011 08:56
The three men remanded in custody for three days over the weekend, after a banner drop at the Liberal Democrat conference, appeared in court on Monday. The men were remanded as their membership of an “organization” showed that they could not be trusted not to cause danger to the public.
At court all three men pleaded not guilty denying entirely that they caused danger to road users. Even the prosecution accepted in court that “no damage or injury was caused.” Two of the men were bailed on the condition that they do not enter Birmingham City Centre but the other one – a 22 year old from Fleet in Hampshire – was refused bail on the grounds of a previous conviction for aggravated trespass, as well as his continuing trial for the peaceful occupation of the Fortnum and Mason shop on March 26th of this year. He has been sent to prison awaiting a review of his bail.
re: Dispatches - The Fight For Dale Farm
21-09-2011 08:47
I've lost count of the amount of times I’ve heard the words “there's one law for you fucking gypo's and another law for the rest of us”. Indeed, when you are raised a Gypsy you often come face to face with many disgruntled locals who are not exactly happy that you have just set up home on their most precious playing field. I find it somewhat ironic that these are often the same people who produced a brood of overweight, xbox addicted children who have never used (and will never miss) a playing field in their lives, but I digress. The unauthorised use of these playing fields, village greens, car parks etc. by Gypsies and Travellers fuels a hostile response from locals who feel Gypsies and Travellers are given 'special treatment' by the government and indeed this was voiced several times by angry resident's throughout last night's Dispatches.