London Newswire Archive

18-07-2006 15:59 | 2 comments

International Brigade: 70 Years On. London July 15, 2006

Several hundred people attended the annual commemoration at the International Brigade Memorial in Jubilee Gardens London organised by the International Brigade Memorial Trust on Saturday 15 July. Read more >>

18-07-2006 14:43 | 1 comment

A Hyde Park Democracy - from London to Palestine

The emergency conference called by ‘Stop the War’ on the crisis in Palestine drew a packed house. After a promising start we were left with the same options, a candle lit vigil and a state sanctioned march. With Gaza being bombed day and night surely it is time to step out of our comfort zone and reflect the courage of Palestinians. Read more >>

18-07-2006 02:38

DIS-ASSEMBLY

The Serpentine Gallery has commissioned artists Christian Boltanski, Runa Islam, Faisal Abdu’Allah, and architect Yona Friedman to work with the 2,000 students of North Westminster Community School, one of Britain’s largest inner-city secondary schools to mark its closure this month through photographic and film work.

Launch: Thursday, 13 July 2006, 4-8pm. Speech 6.30pm, David Lammy, Minister for Culture. North Westminster Community School, Marylebone Lower House, Penfold Street, London NW8 6RX

Exhibition: 14 - 29 July 2006. 12-6pm Tuesday-Saturday, Admission free
Underground: Edgware Road Read more >>

18-07-2006 01:14

London climate camp neighbourhood meeting & film show

There's a Camp for Climate Action London neighbourhood special meet this Thursday night July 20th at LARC (62 Fieldgate Street, E1, Whitechapel tube)from 7.30pm, followed by a showing of 'Power of the Community', about the way Cuba has coped without oil to make vibrant sustainable communities. All are welcome.
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18-07-2006 00:54

Chronicle of global resistance against the 2006 G8 Summit!

July 14, 2006 was a Global Day of Action against the G8. July 15, 2006 was an International Day of Action for Climate Justice, and against Climate Change and the G8. Below is a partial list of anti-G8 actions that happened on these days around the world, and on other days in St. Petersburg and elsewhere during the past week. Read more >>

18-07-2006 00:00 | 2 additions | 2 comments

Mark Thomas - SOCPA (17.07.06)

From Mark Thomas:

"It is illegal for an individual to hold a placard protesting in Parliament Square without permission from the police. So what happens if a number of individuals want to demonstrate about different things at the same time? We are about to find out." Read more >>

17-07-2006 23:59

"Shut Guantanamo now!" Home Office, London 15 July, 2006

Close Guantanamo petition delivered to Home Officeas a part of the "Shut Guantanamo now!" event at Marble Arch/US Embassy in London, Sat 15 July, 2006. Pictures. Read more >>

17-07-2006 23:45 | 4 comments

Jean Charles - Another nail in the coffin of democracy.

The CPS decision not prosecute the murderers of Jean Charles de Menezes did not really surprise anyone. After the shocking murder and the blatant lies that were leaked about it afterwards the family had little but contempt for the legal process.

So as it stands right now there will be no opportunity to question in court:
1) The officer who falsely identified Jean Charles as would be suicide bomber Hussain Osman.
2) The officers who followed Jean and did not question their orders even though he displayed NO characteristics of a bomber and was not carrying a bag as the failed bombers had done. They also delayed the train for the firearms squad and indicated Jean to them.
3) The officer who grabbed Jean around his body and held him to be shot. Did he not realise that there was no bomb strapped to him as he clearly would have felt it?
4) The two officers who pulled the triggers that left Jean with seven bullets in his head and one in his shoulder (3 missed).
5) The senior officer who authorised ‘Shoot to kill’.

While we are on the subject, an enquiry into how the British public came to be bombarded with a total blitz of lies about the murder would be nice.

At today’s press conference Jean’s cousins vowed to fight on. They have coped with this tragedy and being thrust into the media spotlight with incredible dignity and determination. Meanwhile the killers of Jean remain on holiday, on full pay, their anonymity protected.

There will however be a prosecution of the MET over this under Health and Safety legislation!!? Exactly how you can fail to consider someone’s Health and Safety when you have been ordered to kill them remains to be seen……..
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17-07-2006 21:36

Jean Charles De Mendes memorial sat 22 July

one year on, a protest Read more >>

17-07-2006 15:09

La Haine screening @ Everything4Everyone

La Haine, a film that explores the harsh realities of life in Paris' noterious housing estates. Read more >>

17-07-2006 14:48 | 2 comments

EDO activsts have locked down in Brighton

There are three brave and effective activists who have locked themselves to an oil drum and are blockading the EDO weapons factory at Farm Road in Moulescoomb, Brighton.

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17-07-2006 08:29 | 1 addition | 2 comments

Brighton Arms Dealers Blockaded Now - You Can Support the Blockaders

Support the blockaders by calling EDO on 01273 810 500 NOW Read more >>

17-07-2006 03:37

SOCPA - anti-israeli demonstration in parliament square today

two separate demos in the square grew out of all proportion to their police authorisations. police threatened organisers with arrest in order to disperse the crowds of hundreds Read more >>

16-07-2006 22:33

Film Night: Atenco - Breaking the Seige! Wed 19th July, Reading.

Please tell friends/family/groups/email-lists who might be interested!
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// FILM SCREENING: Atenco - Breaking the Seige!

// WHEN: 7.30pm, Wednesday 19th July

// WHERE: Room 3, RISC International Solidarity Centre, 35-39 London Street, in Reading town centre

May 3rd 2006: As Mexican Police violently attack the peoples of Texcoco & Atenco, Mexico City for selling flowers, the residents display their dignity, humanity and bravery in their steadfast resistance, which continues......

Hosted by Chi'iltak (Reading based anti-capitalist and anti-authoritarian Zapatista Solidarity group).

Email:

chiiltak@hotmail.co.uk
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16-07-2006 22:09 | 1 addition | 3 comments

Solidarity with Detainees in St Petersburg

There will be a demonstration in solidarity with those arested in St
Petersburg on Friday 21st July at 1pm outside the Russian Embassy in London

Address: 6/7 Kensington Palace Gardens, London, W 8 4QP, UK Read more >>

16-07-2006 00:46 | 14 comments

East End Mobilises against Monica Ali 'film'

A community meeting in the East End held over two days to stop the filming of the Monica Ali 'book' 'Brick Lane'
has told film makers to not go ahead
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15-07-2006 21:09 | 1 addition

Close Guantanamo Bay Protest - Video & Pics

This is a short description of the Protest from Marble Arch to the American Embassy on Juy 15th 2006.

We marched to highlight the ongoing torture and illedla imprisonment by the Americans in Guantanamo Bay. Read more >>

15-07-2006 21:00

The “cash for peerages” scandal and the decay of British democracy

Many will no doubt view the police investigation into allegations that peerages were granted in return for loans as payback for the complete subservience to big business that has characterised the Labour government of Prime Minister Tony Blair.

This, however, would be a serious mistake. Though few will mourn should the loans scandal claim Blair’s political scalp, it is not a matter of indifference how this comes about. Read more >>

15-07-2006 20:11 | 10 comments

AF ASBO in London

Well they've done it again. Some dick with a can of spray paint and nothing better to write or prove has sprayed the initials A F (circle A anarchy style no less) outside the rampART. This wouldn't perhaps be so annoying if A F meant anything in terms of the rampart by virtue of indicating that a group known by those initials actually have anything to do with running the space, but they don't. It wouldn't be so anoying if the letters weren't deliberatly sprayed over a piece of art work that was actually commisioned by those who do run the space.... Read more >>