London Newswire Archive

23-02-2013 13:03

Integra Revolucio. Towards an international ideological and political space

This is a call for all individuals, collectives and people around the world who are working towards the construction of another society from below to come together for an international meeting. The aim is to establish the Bloc for the Integral Revolution. Read more >>

22-02-2013 15:41

Critical Mass Trial Starts this coming Monday

Monday 25th February is the first day of the CM9′s court case. The trial will last between 5-7 days. There will likely be a large contingent of cyclists at the court on the morning of the 25th demonstrating our support for the defendants.

Join us on bikes and with placards from 9am at:

Westminster Magistrates Court
181 Marylebone Road
London
England
NW1 5BR Read more >>

21-02-2013 16:37

Russian Exile Angel Versetti Implicated As Co-organiser of London Riots

Angel Versetti whose sudden disappearance from the United Kingdom in 2011 raised several investigations in the country, was apparently arrested, imprisoned and removed from the United Kingdom with a minimum ban of 10 years. While the question on his exile from Russia remains unanswered, his actions in Britain attest to the true nature of his deporation from the country. Read more >>

21-02-2013 15:20

A Day in Iraq - One day conference in London

Tadhamun تضامن (Iraqi Women Solidarity) has organised a one day conference in London to mark the 10th Anniversary of the illegal war and occupation of Iraq.
5th April 2013 (2:00 – 21:00 PM) at Bolivar Hall, 54-56 Grafton Way, London WT1 5LD
The Event will include: Drama & Music Performance, Book Stall & Photo Exhibition showing some aspects of Iraqi daily life since the invasion in 2003.

Transport: Warren Street; Click here for directions; T: 07989861380 / 02073876727

Refreshments will be served - All Welcome

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21-02-2013 15:18

Eileen House occupied by squatters...

Eileen House occupied by squatters days before Boris decision. Read more >>

21-02-2013 13:23

Basque/Irish Solidarity Gig in Tottenham,London Saturday 23rd Feb

a benefit gig to raise money for the dependents of Basque and irish political prisoners...and to celebrate the culture and links between the Basque and the irish peoples. Read more >>

21-02-2013 10:10

Biofuelwatch plan to take DRAXtic Action to prevent a Big Biomess

Drax is planning to convert half of their coal power station (the UK’s biggest) to burning biomass – most of it imported wood. They are hoping this will secure the long-term future of the power station and allow them to continue burning both vast amounts of coal and imported wood for decades to come. We are protesting plans for this big biomess and invite you to join us at their AGM on the 24th of April. Read more >>

19-02-2013 10:05

fukushima 2nd anniversary demo, london

Demo Sat. 9th March to remember the Fukushima nuclear disaster, 2nd anniversary. Assemble Hyde Park Corner 12 noon. Go via japanese embassy and EDF to rally, 2.30pm, Old Palace Yard, opposite parliament.
also, candle-lit vigil outside Japanese embassy (101 Picadilly) Monday 11th March, 2013, 5.30 to 6.30pm, and public meeting in the House of Commons, 7.30 to 9.30pm same day. Organised by Kick Nuclear and JANUK, (Japanese Against Nuclear UK), and CND. More info

http://www.fukushima2013.com/ Read more >>

17-02-2013 17:49

Even A4E Tutor thinks Workfare is wrong

If government poverty pimps are slagging their attacks on the unemployed what hope does IDS have? Read more >>

17-02-2013 13:26

Working Class Eco-Warriors Prepare to Fight Second Battle of Hastings

Veteran eco-warriors from the 1990s road protests in Britain are getting ready to move to Combe Haven Valley in East Sussex to take part in the Second Battle of Hastings to stop the Bexhill to Hastings link road from being built to prevent further destruction of the environment and pollution in the atmosphere, and to show solidarity with the besieged local residents of Middle England. Read more >>

16-02-2013 23:20

reclaim love 2013 - report n pics

this was the tenth 'reclaim love' event in london, and, venus announced, the last that she'll organise in the uk. with hundreds of people taking part in the ceremony at 3.30 and thousands taking part in the party trhoughout the afternoon and evening, it was a huge success. Read more >>

16-02-2013 18:25

Court report on baton use at student demonstrations from Meadows retrial

A POLICE Commander has described his officers as 'superbly restrained' after watching video footage of them striking down at protesters' heads with batons during a student demonstration. Read more >>

15-02-2013 15:56

Iraq: Was it Worth It?...Are You Kidding?

Today marks the ten year anniversary of the day over a million people marched against attacking Iraq. The papers are full of ‘Iraq: Was it Worth It?’ articles. To those of us implacably opposed to this attack, such a question is as ludicrous as asking ‘The Holocaust: Was it Worth it?’ The bogus War on Terror and the neoliberal principle of intervention for profit under the guise of extending democracy has made the world a more dangerous place. Pursuing this ideology in the face of mass opposition has made the world a less democratic place. Read more >>

14-02-2013 23:01

remember 'reclaim love X' this saturday in london

the tenth annual unofficial street party and love-happening will take place this weekend at piccadilly circus in london.

come and celebrate a non-commercial alternative to valentine, and maybe even help heal the planet. 2pm saturday 16th feb 2013 eros piccadilly london uk Read more >>

14-02-2013 17:58

Packed meeting calls for a halt to Whittington sell off

Mass meeting rejects Whittington Hospital, Islington, board plan to raise money by selling up around one third of its property and business. Read more >>

12-02-2013 18:23

Fight gentrification! Reclaim regeneration! For self-organised spaces...

The Elephant & Castle area in South London, one of the last remaining central locations that is still inhabited by some less well-off communities, has seen massive changes in the past years. Pioneers of regeneration have "discovered" the area as an "ultra hot-spot" for investment, and the local authorities are eager to serve their needs. This leaves the diverse and organic communities around E&C confronted with soaring rents, demolition of social housing and displacement - in short, gentrification has kicked in. Read more >>

12-02-2013 14:01

It’s Official: UK Government’s Workfare Programme is Illegal Forced Labour

The UK Government’s controversial Back to Work programme, deemed workfare by critics, received a bloody nose this week as all but one of the WorkFare schemes were found to compel a person’s labour and deemed illegal by the Court of Appeal at the Royal Courts of Justice. Though not an ultimate victory, this ruling sends a clear signal to the UK government that the public might not be willing to surrender their social contract without a fight after all. Read more >>

11-02-2013 19:27

Solidarity Brings Freedom and Justice for Zapatista Francisco Sántiz López

After 417 days of wrongful imprisonment, the Zapatista political prisoner is freed.

Thanks to all the people and organizations throughout the world who campaigned for his liberation. Read more >>

09-02-2013 12:00

Workfare picket in Peckham on Saturday 16th

South London Solidarity Federation continues the campaign against Workfare with another picket of Poundland. The budget shop has announced that it is re-entering the controversial unpaid work scheme after the defeat of a court case against it:

http://solfed.org.uk/?q=south-london%2Fslsf-to-poundland-youre-next
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06-02-2013 21:56

Information on "Rod Richardson", suspected undercover cop

Recently an article has appeared in the Guardian naming “Rod Richardson” as a suspected undercover police officer. Although this has not been confirmed beyond all doubt, it is certainly the case that he was using a false identity (that of a baby who died shortly after birth), and that numerous aspects of his involvement are entirely in keeping with certain patterns of operation of infiltrators – not least his disappearance and failure to keep in contact with friends and comrades. There is an overwhelming likelihood that “Rod” was an undercover police officer (or perhaps a corporate spy.) Read more >>