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Hope Not Hate & Searchlight: civil war?
08-11-2011 21:37
In the last few weeks there have mean major cracks developing between Searchlight magazine & their cash-cow dummy front organisation 'Hope Not Hate'. Clearly, arguments about money are not exclusive to the BNP...IWW London Guildhall Cleaner's Solidarity protest in Birmingham
08-11-2011 18:57
Don't be intimidated! See you on the streets!
08-11-2011 18:55
Following on from today's news that MET police have sent letters out to people who were arrested at previous 'austerity related' demonstrations and the much publicised statement that plastic bullet baton rounds have been authorised for use if needed, Fitwatch have published the article below.
The letters [pic] were sent out to people who had even had all charges against them dropped including youth defendants in the Fortnum and Mason occupation court cases - see also guardian article. The letters warned:
"It is in the public and your own interest that you do not involve yourself in any type of criminal or antisocial behaviour. We have a responsibility to deliver a safe protest which protects residents, tourists, commuters, protesters and the wider community. Should you do so we will at the earliest opportunity arrest and place you before the court."
Don't be intimidated! See you on the streets!
From Fitwatch: http://www.fitwatch.org.uk/2011/11/08/dont-be-intimidated-see-you-on-the-streets/
On the eve of the mass education/sparks/cabbies protest on 9th November, it is clear the state are trying to intimidate us.
From the news today that the police have written to protesters arrested at previous demonstrations warning them off protesting (see picture), to the “total policing” of the last couple of weeks witnessed at the squatting demoand deaths in custody march (amongst others), the message is clear; attempt to protest and the state will clamp down, act violently, and make arbitrary arrests. And, if you’re unlucky enough to get caught, the courts are making sure long deterrent sentences are passed, regardless of how insignificant the individual action, in attempt to scare us away from future protest.
However, whilst even seasoned activists have admitted to being a little scared at the current state of policing, it’s not all doom and gloom, and we mustn’t be tricked into feeling intimidated. It’s nearly the anniversary of the Met’s attempt to silence Fitwatch for giving common sense advice to the Millbank protesters. This is still recommended reading, as is this Fitwatch call to action.
Above all, we should be applying the lessons we have learnt on the streets over the last year. When we don’t just ‘walk on by’, and act in solidarity with each other, we are stronger; when we act as fast mobile blocs, we are more effective and harder to contain; when we sit down or put our hands in the air, we are fodder for baton strikes and kettling; when we refuse to play the divide and rule game and condemn fellow protesters, we are more threatening.
And finally, and perhaps most importantly, when we mask up, and make no comment to police questioning, we are harder to convict and lock up.
See you on the streets!
Video interviews from 2011 Anarchist Bookfair
08-11-2011 16:55
The 29th London Anarchist Bookfair has come and gone, packed with thousands of people flicking through over a hundred stalls, attending a comprehensive program of meetings and talks on current issues, watching films & cabaret, catching up, networking, planning and plotting. Along side our stall, Indymedia London and Be The Media interviewed and talked politics with many of the speakers of the day. So if you missed the Bookfair, or couldn’t attend all the talks and meetings, here are eleven recorded video interviews from the day.
Click on the links to watch the videos:
• Counterpower with Author Tim Gee
• Solfed on Anarchy in the Workplace
• Beyond Capitalism with Richard Barbrook
• Luddite Bicentenary with Jim from Advisory Service
• Reclaim Our Media by Donnacha DeLong
• New Nuclear Energy: An Anarchists Nightmare
• Stuart Christie Interview Lessons To Be Learned
• Becky Hogge discusses her book Barefoot Into Cyberspace
• Patrick talks about Bicycology the Cyclists' Collective
• Capital Expansion In China by Pun Ngai
• Matt Salusbury on Police Databases
For previous years reports, audio and video: 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
Palestine Today 11082011
08-11-2011 16:06
The Endless Effort Towards Revolution...
08-11-2011 15:44
THE ENDLESS EFFORT TOWARDS REVOLUTIONExcerpts from the book “La democracia y el triunfo del estado” (Democracy and the triumph of the State) by the Spanish author Felix Rodrigo Mora.
Sydney - police thugs move in
08-11-2011 14:34
OCCUPY protesters in Sydney, Australia, have been evicted from a disused building by a gang of 100 police thugs with dogs.Seven Billion ... And Rising
08-11-2011 13:18
Facing Up To Mike Weatherley's Fearsome Gauntlet
08-11-2011 13:03
I take your gauntlet and use it to apply a slap across your filthy chops, Mike.November 30 Strike Day Solidarity Planning Meeting
08-11-2011 12:53
20yrs of depleted uranium dumped on MoD's doorstep
08-11-2011 12:20
Smash EDO: Event dates in North of England and Scotland coming up
08-11-2011 11:44
Next week and the first week in December speakers from Smash EDO will be touring the north of England and Scotland to tell people about the summer of resistance.The following dates and venues are confirmed - please spread the word and join us if we are coming to you.
Smash EDO: Summer of Resistance 2012
08-11-2011 11:15
Join us for a summer of resistance against Brighton's very own peddlers of death. Start working on your cunning plans now and join in!How to get involved:
1.Talk to your mates/your group and think of ideas for action
2.Pick a date in the summer months of 2012
3. Email/call the campaign
When Speaking the Truth Becomes a Crime,
08-11-2011 10:51
Robert Green stands ALONE in a Stonehaven Court accused of "breach of the peace"for reporting the TRUTH. If you can get there please attend your presence
and support is NEEDED in this landmark case
Smash EDO: RIP Mark Rivers
08-11-2011 10:42
Long term Smash EDO campaigner Mark Rivers tragically died in a fire athis flat in Brighton in the early morning on Sunday, 6th of November at
the age of 51.
A big noise demo in Mark's honour will be announced shortly.
EDL leader continues to reveal his disturbing attitudes
08-11-2011 10:29
A series of facts are continuing to come to light, revealing the full scale of English Defence League leader Stephen Yaxley-Lennon aka “Tommy Robinson’s” disturbing attitudes on a range of matters. Yaxley-Lennon’s self-incriminating statements demolish the EDL’s official claims about these issues.Black Bloc: the culture of coercion and poor strategy at mass actions needs an overhaul
08-11-2011 09:14
A week of London protests - pics (31 Oct - 6 Nov)
08-11-2011 08:55
Selected images from eight demos that took place last week (Monday, 31st October to Sunday, 6th November 2011).
Many more images from each of these protests can be viewed here:
All images are Copyright (c) 2011 D. Viesnik. They may be reproduced free of charge for non-commercial use if credited. For larger, high resolution versions, please e-mail.
Many more images from each of these protests can be viewed here:
SOAS protest trials collapse after video shown
08-11-2011 02:55
Video and photo evidence that came to light at the last minute directly contradicts police statements causing the collapse of cases brought against three demonstrators at an event addressed by David Willetts at SOAS in June.
Two more cases collapsed at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court on Monday, 31 October when police offered no evidence against student demonstrators following the acquittal of a third protestor the previous week.
Aaron Peters and Ashok Kumar, both PhD students, had the cases against them dismissed after dramatic video and photo evidence was presented in a related case against Simon Behrman on 27 October.
The footage and photos found on the Internet by Kumar's solicitor, Matt Foot, directly contradict the witness statements of six police officers. "Five arrests were instigated by primarily one police officer who basically lied,"* said Peters in an interview with this writer.
The arrests were made at a demonstration against David Willetts, the universities minister, who gave an address at an event on the campus of the School of African and Oriental Studies on 13 June. The 2010 Higher Education Act, enabling universities to charge fees of up to £9000 per year, became law under the direction of Willetts.
Scotland Yard told this reporter: "Between 100 and 150 people attended a demonstration and additional police officers were called to attend after a number of protestors entered the building to gain access to the buildings' basement."
In a video clip uploaded to YouTube on 20 August, police constable Paul McAuslan who is clearly identified by his shoulder ID number, "PC 138 EK"*, is seen initiating a physical altercation with a demonstrator before pinning him to the ground amid outcries from fellow protestors.
Guy Aitchison, who is a friend of Peters and Kumar, was in court on 31 October and tweeted: "The officer in question had said he was assaulted by Ashok. The video showed it was the other way round." Scotland Yard did not comment on the video and photo evidence in its statement, confirming only that it had not offered any evidence against either Peters, Kumar or Behrman.
Peters and Kumar were charged with obstructing and resisting PC McAuslan in the execution of his duty, however Peters says Kumar was initially charged with "assaulting a police officer"*. Behrman was charged with the more serious offence of Violent Disorder under Section 4 of the Public Order Act.
Peters believes he has good grounds for bringing a case against the police for malicious prosecution and said he and the other acquitted parties will be seeking legal advice in this matter.