London Anti-militarism Newswire Archive

22-03-2015 20:46

Report of UN anti-racism day demonstration in Glasgow 21st March 2015

A report of a large anti-racism demonstration in Glasgow on Saturday 21st March with 20 photos. Read more >>

20-03-2015 17:50

Report of Radical Independence Campaign Conference

Here is a report with 20 photos of the RIC conference in Dundee last weekend. As we approach the May 7th UK election, events in Scotland may influence what happens in Westminster. How will issues like austerity, Trident and overseas wars be affected? Read more >>

22-02-2015 12:23

Petition calling for an immediate British withdrawal from NATO

The worsening relations between the US and Russia risk starting a nuclear war in Europe, and the US nuclear installations in Britain are an obvious military target. Read more >>

17-02-2015 09:59

Second UK-based Israeli drone factory shut down by occupation

Instro Precision in Kent has been occupied since 5am this morning, for their role in repression in both Israel and Afghanistan. Instro is owned by Elbit Systems, just like the UAV Engines factory shut down in summer 2014 during Israel's "Protective Edge" assault. Read more >>

28-01-2015 21:53

Possible US Presidential Candidates In 2016

8 of the 22 most commonly mentioned possible Republican candidates for the presidency gathered in Iowa to garner support. Generally the Republican Party supports illegal wars, opposes environmental protection, fights against protection for animals, supports draconian punishment for nonviolent pot smokers etc. Many Democrat candidates have voted for war appropriations. There are many third parties: Green, Socialist, Libertarian, Communist etc. Read more >>

02-01-2015 01:48

My view on the `Honours System`

`The UK Honours system recognises people of outstanding merit and those who have committed themselves to service to the nation. It's been around for centuries, but it was a closed system for many years. Only since 1993 has everybody been free to nominate. ` Thus mass murderers oops International Statesmen like Henry Kissinger are likely to receive an award as he did in 1995.

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29-12-2014 12:30

Catholic Workers Blockade Northwood Military HQ

Six Catholic Workers blockaded the main gate of Northwood Military HQ this morning for one hour, marking the day when Christians remember the massacre of the Holy Innocents by King Herod.
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18-12-2014 21:25

Chelsea Manning demo US Embassy, London

Yesterday, 17/12/2014, was the 27th birthday of Chelsea Manning. Several groups conducted a noise demo outside the US Embassy, London to support the call for her release.
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09-12-2014 23:40 | 1 addition

17 Dec: Noise Demo at US Embassy on Chelsea Manning's Birthday

On 17th December 2014, Welsh-American whistleblower and prisoner of conscience Chelsea Manning will celebrate her 27th birthday, her fifth while incarcerated by the US government. Today in the news we have had mainstream confirmation of the CIA torture program.

This torture took place in what have become known as CIA 'Black Sites' across the world. Let's not forget that that we only know about this because of whistleblowers like Chelsea Manning, John Kiriakou, Craig Murray and WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange, all of whom made significant sacrifices to get this information to us and have suffered persecution for doing so.

NOISE DEMO for whistleblowers and against torture, 4.30 - 6pm, Wed 17 December, outside the US Embassy, London

30-11-2014 19:07

Report and photos from Faslane anti-Trident demo on Sunday 30th November 2014

A report with 20 photos of today's anti-Trident demonstration in Faslane, Scotland. Read more >>

06-10-2014 10:38

Glasgow anti-war demonstration Saturday October 4th 2014

Photos from the anti-war demonstration in Glasgow on Saturday 4th October 2014. There is also a link to the RT report of the London anti-war demonstration of the same day. Read more >>

27-09-2014 13:18

Peace Strike Statement Re: Air Strikes On Iraq

PEACE STRIKE STATEMENT RE: UK AIR STRIKES IN IRAQ

Yesterday the British Government voted to go to war -yet again- in the Middle East. This time it will support a coalition of USA, France, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain,Quatar and Jordon in conducting air strikes within Iraq. The target is the Islamic State Extremists IS. Read more >>

22-09-2014 12:03

Mass Lobby of British Parliament for Palestine

Some photos from the Mass Lobby for Palestine of the Westminster Parliament on Tuesday September 9th 2014. Read more >>

08-09-2014 13:47

Report and media analysis of march on NATO Newport Thursday 4th September 2014

A 2,800 word report on the demonstration against the NATO summit in Celtic Manor, Newport on Thursday September 4th with an analysis of the media coverage and 20 enclosed photos. Read more >>

06-09-2014 14:05

NATO banquet at Cardiff Castle Thursday 4th September 2014

Report of NATO banquet at Cardiff Castle Thursday 4th September 2014. 20 photos included. Read more >>

04-09-2014 10:13

20 photos of build up to NATO conference 2014

20 photos from Newport and Cardiff and the Tredegar Park peace camp in the build up to the 2014 NATO summit in Wales. Read more >>

18-08-2014 01:24

Glenrothes march and rally for Gaza Saturday August 16th 2014.

Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign (SPSC) called for a demonstration outside the offices of Raytheon in Glenrothes, Fife. Here are 20 photos of the day plus a video clip of the march through the town of Glenrothes. Read more >>

14-08-2014 23:14

Photos from march and rally for Gaza Edinburgh Saturday August 9th 2014

20 photos from the march and rally for Gaza August 9th 2014 in Edinburgh. Read more >>

10-08-2014 17:09

World War One and 100 Years of Counter-Revolution

One hundred years on from the start of the First World War, Mark Kosman reflects on the nature of war and the class struggle throughout the last century and asks the question: can governments keep up this destructive, murderous fraud?

In 1871, Karl Marx wrote that governments use war as a fraud, a ‘humbug, intended to defer the struggle of the classes’. In 1914, that fraud was so effective that not only most workers but also most Marxists supported their respective nation’s rush to war. Ever since then, governments have used war to defer class struggle and prevent revolution, but this strategy cannot last forever. Read more >>

03-08-2014 12:29

Report and photos of Kirkcaldy demonstration for Gaza Saturday 2nd August 2014

Report of a protest in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland against the continuing carnage in Gaza, one of many demonstrations taking part across the country and indeed across the world. Read more >>