London Social Struggles Newswire Archive

09-12-2013 17:53

South Bank Centre, the Undercroft skate space, and restricted photography

After being hassled by security at the South Bank Centre, photographer Marc Vallee called a photo-walk in response to a PR-motivated welcoming tweet from the Centre’s management. There, I learnt more about the devastating plans to destroy historic and free culture in the area. Read more >>

07-12-2013 19:49

Kiev under tripple siege, 2014: reflections and observations for discussion

This essay documents some of the latest cases of fascistic violence against voicing any social issue whatsoever at the current Kiev Euro-TV parading grounds. Who has decided to apply the Hungarian role model of fascistic capitalism to Ukraine before even annexing us? Was it you, your tax contribution? What are the Ukrainian oligarchs living next to you in the London city up to? How do we mount defense when triple siege becomes standard practice on crushing working class strongholds? Read more >>

01-12-2013 13:05

Inside the paranoid Maoist cults of 1970s Britain

The couple accused in the case of alleged “domestic slavery” in London were reportedly the leaders of a tiny Maoist sect, the Workers’ Institute of Marxism-Leninism-Mao Zedong Thought, which had gone “underground” in the late 1970s. To understand how the Workers’ Institute ended up so far off the radar, we need to understand where they came from – the strange world of radical Maoist politics in 1970s London. Read more >>

30-11-2013 17:20

Week of Action to Stop Workfare and Sanctions Beginning 2nd December

Join the nearest protest or action and take part in online actions posted on boycottworkfare.org throughout the week.

Plan an action at a Jobcentre or workfare exploiter near you - let us know about actions and leafletting on this group or email

info@boycottworkfare.org
And help spread the word! Read more >>

24-11-2013 11:54

Syria Peace & Justice London speaker event & planning meeting this Wed

You are warmly invited to join a talk and discussion on the situation in Syria, followed by a planning meeting, on Wednesday 27th November, from 6.30 to 9.30pm.

Venue: London Action Resource Centre (LARC), 62 Fieldgate Street (corner of Parfett Street), Whitechapel, London E1 1ES
Map:

http://tinyurl.com/lcoppur Read more >>

23-11-2013 20:07

Protest occupation camp against Sect 144 squatting law at Finchley Tory Office

Squat campaigners have occupied and camped in the forecourt of a Tory Constituency Office in Finchley. It's the office of Mike Freer MP, one of the architects of the Section 144 law against squatting. They've received a lot of support from locals and are set to stay awhile. Read more >>

20-11-2013 16:25

Disney Corporation Promotes Treekilling

ABC Disney is involved in propaganda for the treekilling industries. Read more >>

20-11-2013 16:13

Foxtons Outfoxed

Just think, dear Foxtons,
how will you ever know again if that rich lady or gent coming in to look at all the expensive flats
is a real customer or an actor about to lead you on another hunt?

Article with pictures here:

http://spacehijackers.org/html/projects/foxtonshunt/index.html Read more >>

20-11-2013 16:08

Radio Calais - La voix des "sans papiers"

The SOAS Ceildh Band visit Calais... Read more >>

17-11-2013 14:45

Support for San Sebastian Bachajon

The struggle of the compañerxs is of great relevance at a global level for the proposal for an autonomous struggle, based in their indigenous worldview ) and for the freedom of the indigenous peoples. National and international support is essential such as the letter campaign promoted by the by the UK Zapatista Solidarity Network. Read more >>

16-11-2013 12:34

Rolling Jubilee & Strike Debt, DIY Space for London, Anarchist Solidarity Fund

Check out episode 130 of Dissident Island Radio - broadcast from London, UK on 15 November 2013 - the show features:
Read more >>

13-11-2013 01:03

COPFS Letter sent with following evidence

I think you should listen to the audio Read more >>

12-11-2013 19:03

Cambridge Bedroom Tax Meeting.

On Friday November 8th about fifty people met at Arbury Community Centre in Cambridge to discuss the infamous Bedroom Tax. Read more >>

11-11-2013 22:02

Silence death instead of public execution in Iran, Rouhani’s message of change

Diplomats from Islamic regime and the 5+1 group of “ world powers ” met in Geneva for a three-day meeting to discuss the issue of nuclear program in Iran. In their meeting there was no mention of the recent executions, torture and human rights abuse in Iran. We should not let the nuclear negotiations cast a shadow over human rights abuse under the Rohani’s regime.
“Don’t let their heartbeats stop!” Read more >>

08-11-2013 08:43

Syria Film Screening and Planning Meeting, London, Wed 13 Nov

Syria Film Screening and Planning Meeting

Date: Wednesday 13th November 2013
Venue: London Action Resource Centre, 62 Fieldgate Street (corner of Parfett St), Whitechapel, London E1 1ES
Map:

http://tinyurl.com/lcoppur Read more >>

06-11-2013 23:48

Councillor blacklock and other councillors MP's MSP's MEP's do nothing for CSA

A recording of my councillor and an email I received from the Prosecution service or PF Office . Read more >>

06-11-2013 17:05

How to stop global global tax dodging

Join our 2013 campaigner conference to get to grips with all the ins and outs of tax dodging, how big companies are getting away with it, how the rules need to change and what we can all do about it. Read more >>

05-11-2013 23:44

Police complaint D.I. Walker attempts cover up CSA again.

Police officers admit perjury by their colleagues and attempt to cover up the crimes and further destroy the chances for justice. Read more >>

04-11-2013 19:50

Nine Clauses of British Republicanism

British Republicanism proposes a political system for the UK in which equality is guaranteed. In response to support swelling and growing anger at the anachronistic concept of monarchy, key tenants have been composed. Read more >>

04-11-2013 19:03

FBU Cambridge Picket.

On Thursday November 31st, the Cambridge branch of the Fire Brigades Union called a strike from 6:30pm to around 11:30pm. Read more >>