London Newswire Archive

20-08-2007 19:18

Climate Camp activists blockade British Petroleum

As the 24hrs of action in support for the Climate Camp continues activists have blockaded climate criminals British Petroleum. The blockaders have super-glued themselves to the interior and entrances of BP’s central London head-quarters to draw links between the petroleum industry, aviation, and climate change. Read more >>

20-08-2007 17:36

Parliament Square Peace Camp Eviction - Update

GLA Spokesperson replies to the eviction and my repley to them and Ken Livingstone Read more >>

20-08-2007 15:33

No Borders Camp Solidarity Film Night: Camberwell Squatted Centre

More free films this week for you all Read more >>

20-08-2007 13:16

UK action aganst Starbucks

IWW organizing expands throughout UK, Europe.

By Diane Krauthamer
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20-08-2007 13:07

Yorkshire neighbourhood occupy venture capitalist offices

Climate campers from the Yorshire neighbourhood today occupied the offices of venture capitalists Bridgepoint , new owners and would be expanders of Leeds/Bradford airport. Read more >>

20-08-2007 12:43

Pictures from the BP blockade

Climate Camp protesters D-locked and superglued themselves to BPs London offices in St James, London today. Read more >>

20-08-2007 12:19 | 1 addition

Actions against the 30th August 'charter flight'

Once again, a number of rejected Congolese asylum seekers are being deported on a charter flight on 30th August. Actions planned to try and stop that so far include:
Manchester, Newcastle, Glasgow and Cardiff
Tuesday 28th August 2007 - 12:00 noon

Here's some background:

http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2007/08/378112.html

http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2007/08/377942.html
Old stuff:

http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2007/04/368274.html
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20-08-2007 12:12

Audio report from those in the lock-on at Sizewell B

This audio report made by phone from those locked-on at Sizewell B nuclear power station was made at around 11am Monday 20th as part of the 24 hours of action against climate change. Those involved explain what they have done and why they are doing it. Read more >>

20-08-2007 11:17

Camberwell Squatted CentreBOOTY REBEL caff and party!!

The third in the so far rocking DANCE REBEL series at the Camberwell Squatted Centre. Read more >>

20-08-2007 11:12

Trafalgar Square Climate protest

Not waving but drowning.... Read more >>

20-08-2007 11:07

Camberwell Squatted Centre more free films

Camberwell Squatted Centre shows free films every Wednesday
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20-08-2007 10:12 | 1 addition

Bridgepoint Capital (owners of Leeds airport) Offices in London Disrupted

This morning a group of 18 climate change campaigners briefly occupied the offices of Bridgepoint Capital in Warwick Street in London. Bridgepoint Capital, a private equity firm, bought Leeds Bradford Airport in April and is presseing for further expansion. Read more >>

20-08-2007 09:55

BP Headquarters Occupied in Central London

Around 30 people have blockaded the BP head offices in St James Sq, london this morning. Some are superglued to each other and some are D-locked to railings on te side of the building.
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20-08-2007 08:27

Blockade at Sizewell B nuclear power station

A group of five people have locked to concrete blocks in the entrance of Sizewell nuclear power station. They started the action at 7.45am this morning and unfurled a banner reading 'nuclear power is not the answer to climate chaos'. Read more >>

20-08-2007 03:54 | 1 addition

BAA Tent Blockade - Nightime Pictures

Pics from middle of the night sat / sun at the BAA overnight blockade. Locals supporting the protestors brought food, tea and coffee and a few beers. The atmosphere was upbeat, with live entertainment and a special appearance by the camp white rabbit. Blockaders hope to stay in place throughout the night, although police searches in the surrounding areas seem to be intensifying. Watch this space... Read more >>

20-08-2007 01:59

BAA Blockade Early On - pics from sunday

Pictures of the Heathrow Camp for Climate Action blockade of BAA offices, relatively early on during the blockade when few had yet reached the location. Read more >>

20-08-2007 01:50

Europe and America: Sharing the Spoils of War

Europe and America have been long-term partners as well as rivals. New spheres of influence between the European Union and the United States have unfolded. The Middle East and its peripheral geographic areas lie at the heart of this process.

In the wake of the invasion of 2003 invasion of Iraq, a unified stance has developed within both the E.U. and NATO in regards to this geopolitical re-division. This unified stance is a reflection of an unfolding political and strategic consensus between The U.S. Britain, France and Germany.

While Iraq falls within the Anglo-American orbit, the Eastern Mediterranean and its gas resources have been set to fall into that of the Franco-German entente. In fact, the entire Mediterranean region, from Morocco and gas-rich Algeria to the Levant is coveted by Franco-German interests. Read more >>

20-08-2007 01:24 | 1 addition

Press Release - Climate activists blockade Heathrow freight depot

19th August 2007, 21:30

At 21:00, eight protesters from the Camp for Climate Action have blockaded British Airways’ World Cargo Depot at Hatton Cross, outside Heathrow Airport. Read more >>

20-08-2007 01:24 | 1 addition

Update on BAA sit-in

At least 200 people now blocking the only road access to the main BAA building. Read more >>

20-08-2007 01:16

Photos from BA World Cargo blockade

Shortly after 8pm, an adhoc affinity group, formed at the Camp for Climate Action, walked up the perimeter road on the east side of Heathrow. Using metal tubes, eight of them formed a ring and locked on by their arms and blockaded the vehicle entrance to the British Airways World Cargo Perishables. Read more >>