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Protesters condemn Nigerian support for mass deportations

26-10-2011 19:46

A crowd gathered outside the Nigerian high commission in London on Wednesday to protest their assistance to the UK authorities in deporting Nigerians. The demo coincided with a mass removal flight to Nigeria on which over 40 women were removed, some with outstanding legal cases.

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Public meeting announced to defend Grow Heathrow

26-10-2011 19:40

>They trashed the land. >They were evicted by the council.
>We cleared 30 tonnes of their rubbish. >We planted vegetables, fixed bikes and provided community space.
>They want to evict us.
>We want to stop them.

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Antifascist ceilidh benefit in Dalston

26-10-2011 19:20

Ceilidh benefit for antifascist prisoners Friday the 28th at the Victoria in Dalston.

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Report On The 2011 Observation And Solidarity Brigade To Zapatista Communities

26-10-2011 19:18

In response to the increasing levels of aggression and harassment they are experiencing, we went on the Brigade of Observation and Solidarity with the Zapatista Communities from the 27th August to the 2nd September 2011.

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The Occupied Times of London - newspaper issue #1

26-10-2011 18:55

The first issue of The Occupied Times of London has been published and distributed. Produced at the Occupy London protests 26th October 2011

View and read http://issuu.com/theoccupiedtimes 

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http://theoccupiedtimes.com
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CONTENTS

02 Editorial
03 Occupy London
03 Sunday Church Service
04 Recycling Job
04 This is Revolution
05 Why I Hate Samba
06 Past Tents
08 Money Talk
09 Real Democracy,
09 Real Decisions
10 Occupational Therapy
11 Are You An Anti-capitalist?

EDITORIAL

It's now over a week since more than 3000 people first occupied St. Paul's, and many of us are still here. The transformation of the site has been incredible.

We have a kitchen serving food around the clock in accordance with health and safety regulations, an info tent, recycling centre, library, university, prayer tent, tea room, tech centre, legal office, and now: a newspaper.

It hasn't been easy, and there have been hiccups, but the speed and efficiency with which the camp has come together is a small triumph for democratic non-profit co-operation outside the rigid framework of traditional, hierarchical power structures. As well as a space in which to develop ideas, the site itself serves as an example of how things could be different.

There have been some key moments along the way; St. Paul's initial backing was crucial, and were it not for some ‘direct action' when the general assembly granted police permission to erect a barrier along the shop side of the camp, it might not feel as homely. This was not, though, a failing of the GA.

Although the initial decision was eventually overturned, the second consensus meeting - held while a group blocked the police barrier - resulted in us constructing our own non-imposing divide on our own terms. Psychologically, it was important to demonstrate that this is our space, and that we will not be dictated to.

Since then, we have established a second camp at Finsbury Square in response to pressure from the church for us to move on. Finsbury Square is not a replacement for St. Paul's; it's an extension, and this movement will continue to expand until effective change arrives.

This publication - produced in an often unpowered, unlit tent towards the back of the camp - does not speak for the movement. Instead, we aim to host a variety of opinions and philosophies, advance the debate, report on significant events and challenge the narratives of mainstream media.

Everyone within this movement agrees on at least one thing: the system as it is cannot go on. We must seek alternatives, and we must do so together as a people with new emphasis placed on equality. Privilege of all kinds must be challenged, and we hope you will help this newspaper to be part of that effort by reading, contributing, and adding your own voice to its pages.

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Plans afoot to criminalise squatting in residential buildings

26-10-2011 17:49

Despite the respondents to its very own consultation overwhelmingly supporting squatting, the Government is still moving full steam ahead to criminalise a solution to emptiness. It's a farcical situation! But one which may have far-reaching consequences...

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World Naked Bike Ride - Nottingham 2012

26-10-2011 16:55

Nottingham cyclists join the WNBR protests in June 2012

Planning is underway for the first Nottingham Naked Bike Ride in June 2012, promoting cycling advocacy and protesting oil dependency.

Supporters are needed to help with planning the protest and to act as marshals on the day. If you can help in any way join our Yahoo group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wnbr-nottingham/

Public information on the event will be published at http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Nottingham and updated as the planning evolves.

To learn more about the WNBR visit http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org

 

 

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Occupy Bristol Round-Up 26th October

26-10-2011 16:55

A round-up of news from/about Occupy Bristol and the wider movement..

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Occupy Belfast

26-10-2011 15:38

Occupy Belfast have been occupying Writer's Square, opposite St Anne's Cathedral in the city centre, since 21 October.

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Urgent Newsflash govt trying to criminalise squatting in legal aid bill Monday

26-10-2011 14:39

Fuckin govt is trying to put clause in on Monday's debate on legal aid and sentencing bill to criminalise squatting in any residential property

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Vatican support + Christian Flashmob St Pauls tonight

26-10-2011 14:28

Christian Flashmob this afternoon at St Pauls + Vatican aligns itself with anti-capitalism protesters

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Christian Flashmob St Pauls tonight + Vatican supports OLSX

26-10-2011 14:00

Christian Flashmob this afternoon at St Pauls + Vatican aligns itself with anti-capitalism protesters

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Daily Telegraph admits banks are "greedy, stupid and wicked"

26-10-2011 10:28

1. The Daily Telegraph admits banks are "greedy, stupid and wicked"
2. Tory MP admits "capitalism is skewed against us"
3. The Independent says the West is "ripe for revolution"
4. Protestors need to pro-actively take control of their public image

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Daily Telegraph hack Richard Alleyne LIED to smear OLSX

26-10-2011 09:11

Police deny being the source of press allegations that 90% of Occupy London Stock Exchange tents are empty overnight. It's a measure of the occupation's true impact that mainstream media hacks like Richard Alleyne are reduced to lying about police intelligence to try and smear protests against corporate greed. Contact Richard Alleyne at  richard.alleyne@telegraph.co.uk .....

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To the streets!

26-10-2011 02:55


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National Construction Industry action Nov9

26-10-2011 00:24

London, November 9th. Unite & Fight.

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5 minute boycott planned across Football League this saturday

25-10-2011 22:49

Football fans across the country are joining together this saturday 29th October under the banner of The 72 Unite to protest against plans to overhaul the youth academy system to the benefit of the richer clubs.

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OK Cafe social centre returns again in Manchester

25-10-2011 22:01

The OK Cafe in Fallowfield, Manchester
Manchester's OKasional cafe has returned. The temporary squatted social centre project has occupied a disused old people's home in Fallowfield, South Manchester. For three weeks the space will provide vegan lunch, dinner, workshops, events, gigs, parties, a library and more.

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The BBC: NATO’s media partner-in-crime

25-10-2011 21:49

Well they’ve finally silenced Muammar Gaddafi, the man the BBC calls “an oddball until the end”. The manner of his capture and death seems not to bother the BBC but then who cares about ‘oddballs’?

Attacked by NATO jets, then tortured and shot in cold blood in front of jubilant ‘rebels’, all BBC’s chief foreign correspondent John Simpson has to offer is the perpetuation of racist Western myths about the Arabs, about the ‘other’. Disgusting stuff but totally in tune with BBC’s role as NATO’s media partner.

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All Revolutions bike ride and launch Leeds

25-10-2011 20:14

radical history cycle ride and launch event uniting 3 autonomous spaces in Leeds.