London Social Struggles Newswire Archive

02-07-2008 12:22

Disabled People's Direct Action Network meets with James Purnell MP

Six Disabled People from the Disabled People’s Direct Action Network (DAN) met with James Purnell (Secretary of State for Work and Pensions) and Anne McGuire (Minister for Disabled People) on the 30th June 2008 at Caxton House, Tothill Street, London. Read more >>

01-07-2008 17:04

Resistance in Oaxaca! Film night.

Final event in the UK Resistance in Oaxaca! tour will be Wednesday´s film night at LARC (London). Read more >>

30-06-2008 13:39

Must Read Book - Crack House true story by Harry Keeble @ Stokey and Haringey

A book about Stoke Newington aka "Cokey Stokey" and Haringey Drugs Squad has arrived. Having found a flyer on becoming a cop in the bin, Harry Keeble joins Cokey Stokey drugs squad and then Haringey drugs squad. He describes them as "drug dealers" and "naughty lazy coppers". They give him a cardboard desk, a box for a chair, a huge 80's phone, steal his answerphone & give him a decrepit purple car. Read more >>

29-06-2008 20:18

'Salute to Israel' march in London and counter-demonstrations

Images of the Zionist march through London - the first 'Salute to Israel'.
Also included are images of the Palestinian / Student counter demonstrations. Read more >>

29-06-2008 20:11 | 2 additions

Disruptions at Salute Israel Event

A number of activists disrupted the zionist salute israel parade and rally in London today. Read more >>

29-06-2008 17:52

Feminist Activist Forum on trans and intersex issues, Lambeth, London, 12th July

Learning exchange event on trans and intersex issues and their relationship to feminism Read more >>

27-06-2008 22:39 | 6 additions

Critical Mass in Remembrance of Marie Vesco

June's Critical mass saw a slightly different route. As always we met at Southbank and managed to lave 7.15pm.
Following the killing of Marie Vesco on the A23 her friends, rampART and Food Not Bombs asked people to ride to Brixton, where she served free food every Sunday afternoon with Brixton Food Not Bombs. Read more >>

27-06-2008 12:45

July 16th - Protest at the BT AGM, Barbican Centre, London

On July 16th 2008 there will be a protest rally at The Barbican Centre (The Barbican Theatre) in London. The purpose of the event is to protest against plans by BT Group PLC, Virgin Media and Car Phone Warehouse to deploy intrusive technology across their broadband networks for the purpose of profiling the behaviour of their customers which is then sold to Phorm Inc. (formerly 121Media) and used for their Open Internet Exchange (OIX) service. Read more >>

26-06-2008 16:51

'the battle of tolmers square' (the movie) and The Future Of Bowl Court

t## THURSDAY 26TH JUNE

8PM @ Bowl Court
[[ 'the battle of tolmers square' and discussion ]]

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25-06-2008 14:16 | 1 addition

Human Rights Scandal in Austria

Non-governmental organisations express concern about what may be a case of state repression of social activism Read more >>

25-06-2008 09:25

Activist Workshop @ LARC

Come along to LARC this Saturday and be unFIT! Read more >>

24-06-2008 21:19

Aung San Suu Kyi Birthday Protest

The Burmese community and Burma Campaign UK marked Burma's democracy leader, Aung San Suu Kyi 63rd birthday with a protest at the Burma Embassy in London. The Prime Minister Gordon Brown later met a delegation of young women from 5 of Burma’s main ethnic nationalities, Burman, Kachin, Karen, Karenni, and Chin, demonstrating the unity of the people of Burma in their struggle against dictatorship. Read more >>

24-06-2008 17:25

ROG FACTORY / European Social Center's meeting report tonight at Bowl Court >>>

7PM @ Bowl Court
[[An informal report and discussion on the Rog Social Centre in Ljubljana]]

European Social Center's meeting report tonight at Bowl Court >>>
ROG, 20-21-22 June
More information at:

http://tovarna.org

COME ALONG Read more >>

24-06-2008 00:08

event london) Feeding Frenzy – a Discussion on Food, Fuel and Finance

Feeding Frenzy – a Discussion on Food, Fuel and Finance Read more >>

22-06-2008 18:28

NaziRock, a film about Italian fascism, June 26, London

A film by Claudio lazzaro about Italian fascism
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22-06-2008 14:34

Quietly and without sorrow: purging the undesireable in a Scientologist world

The Church of Scientology is an international cult founded by science fiction writer L Ron Hubbard. Hubbard was an authoritarian with delusions of power, who sought to have his movement conquer the world and have his teachings form the basis of the new society.

But every utopia has its dissidents, every Eden its snake. And Hubbard was ready for them. Read more >>

21-06-2008 15:37 | 1 addition

Tent City Parliament Square.

Unauthorised* 24-hour "Tent City" in Parliament Square to Protest Against Ongoing Deportations to Iraq. There are some 15 tents and a Gazebo now pitched on the grass. Read more >>

20-06-2008 15:49

Radical History Discussion - Resistance in the UK's Detention Centres in the La

Radical History Discussion

Resistance in the UK's Detention Centres in the Last Decade

Time: 7 pm, Tuesday 24 June 2008
Venue: T&G, Transport House, 128 Theobald's Road, London WC1X 8TN Read more >>

19-06-2008 16:32

Resources for London E.ON Demo, 16.07.08

Join the Greenwash Guerrillas to show that E.ON’S greenwash won’t wash!
Wednesday, 16th July, 8.15 AM, London
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18-06-2008 14:47

Upcoming Events at Bowl Court Social Centre

Although bailiffs may be on their way Bowl Court Social Centre is still running with events planned for every night this week. If you would like to get involved in the space or propose an event why not email

bowlcourt@riseup.net, pop in for a cuppa or come to our regular monday night meetings from 7pm onwards. Keep updated at

http://bowlcourt.wordpress.com. Read more >>