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Anti-nuclear activists currently blockading EDF in London
11-04-2011 07:33
ACTIVISTS BLOCKADE QUEEN’S BACK YARD TO BRAND ENERGY GIANT’S NUCLEAR POWER BID A ‘RIGHT ROYAL RIP-OFF’Photos available soon at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mini_mouse/5592365881/ Campaigners brought rush hour traffic to a standstill this morning to protest against EDF Energy’s plans to build a new generation of nuclear power stations in the UK. All four lanes of the A302 outside EDF Energy’s headquarters in Grosvenor Place – which runs alongside the gardens of Buckingham Palace – were sealed off shortly after 8am using 14-foot tripods. The cleared zone was then declared a ‘nuclear disaster area’.
Support The Fortnum 145
11-04-2011 07:23
The Fortnum 145 are a group of people who were arrested and charged, following the occupation of Fortnum and Mason on 26 March this year.
So far, they’ve been part shocked, part amused, by the awful media coverage of the events of that day. Media spin about violence and attacks has been undermined by footage actually taken inside the store. The mass arrest happened amidst calls for the police to be given more rights spy on protesters. The police have even told parliament that this was an opportunity to gather intelligence about protestors. This is political policing, clear and simple.
The linked website exists to support the protesters who campaigned to highlight the tax dodge of over £40 million by Associated British Foods which is majority-owned by Fortnum & Mason’s owner Whittington Investments.
We’ll be featuring blogs from the protesters and other people, media from the day and the trials ahead and putting forward ideas about how you can help.
Right now, it’d be a big help for you to have a look at our action page and spread the message about our campaign.
We’re also keen to hear your messages of support and we have a form that helps you to get in touch to give us a morale-boost.
Two Horses Killed at Aintree
10-04-2011 23:23
Grand National 'equivalent to Spanish bullfighting'
The Grand National continued its tradition of killing horses today when Ornais broke his neck and Dooneys Gate broke his back in the gruelling 4 and a half mile event. Their deaths mean that 20 horses have now perished on the Grand National course since 2000.
Machism on Brazilian social movements
10-04-2011 21:35
Self-defense feminist against a male chauvinist militant from Sao Paulo, Brazil.French .. hands off Cote d'Ivoire
10-04-2011 20:59
Fukushima cover up over extent of radioactive discharge?
10-04-2011 17:44
Is there Uranium with a half life of over 700 million years leaking into the sea around FukushimaFear & Loathing in Fukishima
10-04-2011 17:22
Mayday come to Portsmouth
10-04-2011 16:53
As the government proposes to ban the Mayday bank holiday, plans for marches are popping up all across the country and Portsmouth is no exception.Support the NHS picket in Cambridge, 09/04/2011
10-04-2011 15:52
One's visit to Liverpool
10-04-2011 15:23
Today one visited FACT in Wood Street to learn about Linux
Occupying The BBC With Liverpool Uncut
10-04-2011 13:23
Fed up with the bogus coverage of the M26 actions? So were Liverpool Uncut:
"The occupation took place at 2.30pm, when over a dozen people entered the building and announced that they were staging a sit-in. The protesters announced that they were protesting against "the appalling coverage" of UK Uncut actions in London on March 26th and would show "how civilised the UK Uncut occupations are by having a lovely tea party."
Halifax RUFC Ban Bobby Roberts
10-04-2011 12:54
Another venue shows Bobby Roberts the door. It's time to hit them head on!Nigeria's elections postponed over l 'chaos"
10-04-2011 11:57
InfoUsurpa 11th April - 17th April
10-04-2011 11:22
weekly radical events and actions listings for london
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Social Centre Plus Face Eviction this Tuesday
10-04-2011 11:22
Local residents who occupied the old Job Centre on Deptford High Street with the aim of “converting it into an anti-cuts space for the community” have responded to a legally binding eviction order for this Tuesday by announcing a series of events, culminating in a "mass meeting of anti-cuts activists" the night before. The collective – who go by the name of Social Centre Plus – also plan to bring the local community together against the government’s budget cuts, with spoken word concerts, children’s days, film showings and market day cafés.
Local residents who occupied the old Job Centre on Deptford High Street with the aim of “converting it into an anti-cuts space for the community” have responded to a legally binding eviction order for this Tuesday by announcing a series of events, culminating in a "mass meeting of anti-cuts activists" the night before. The collective – who go by the name of Social Centre Plus – also plan to bring the local community together against the government’s budget cuts, with spoken word concerts, children’s days, film showings and market day cafés.
Members of the Social Centre Plus collective were in Woolwich Crown Court on Wednesday 30th March to hear the Judge accept the argument of Paul Jackson from Victory Land, the owners of the site on 122 Deptford High Street, and rubber-stamped an order that allows Jackson and bailiffs to forcefully evict the occupation. “They've notified us that they'll arrive this Tuesday morning,” Nasser Khan said. “So we’ve got a raft of activities to keep us busy in the meantime, and we’re calling on the local community to come down and participate. It’s your space, so we want to hear your ideas!”
When asked what the SCP Collective had planned for after the eviction, Khan replied that they hadn’t discussed the issue. “What’s important now is that we all work together to use the space as an effective space to counter the brutal cuts being implemented both by the Tories and Lib Dems in Westminster, and the Labourites running Lewisham Council,” Khan continued.
From Ivory Coast to Libya and beyond: The conquest of Africa
10-04-2011 10:56
Palestinian film show & discussion in Nottingham
10-04-2011 08:23
There will be a show featuring Mohamed Bakri's "Jenin Jenin" film at 7:15 pm on Thurs the 14th of April at The International Community Centre, Mansfield Rd, Nottingham.
The event is organised by the Nottingham Palestine Solidarity Campaign and Nottingham-Jenin Friendship Group. The film covers the events of the Israeli attack on Jenin's refugee camp in 2002. Entrance is free to all and we will be holding a discussion afterwards.