Traveller Film screening and solidarity discussion
NoEvictions | 08.07.2004 14:28
and other Films of Resistance @ 50 Chalk Farm rd on Sunday 11th of July 7.00pm FREE
with music, talk and Café Rebelde- in support of the Zapatistas.
The BNP (British National Party) has explicitly targetted Travellers in their campaign platforms, saying 'BNP councillors will press for the power to immediately evict travellers/ gypsies from
private [ed note: ie land they own themselves] or council lands...' (source: BNP 2004 Council Elections Manifesto @
![](/img/extlink.gif)
In Epping and Bradford the BNP made further gains in the most recent elections, gaining 3 seats in Loughton. Days after the election families at Payne's Lane faced immediate eviction. In Epping specifically - an area that is home to many Traveller sites - the BNP pledged to 'evict Gypsies immediately'. Some of the local Travellers have lived on their own land at Paynes Lane and Lower Nazeing for fourteen years and now face eviction. The BNP's failure to make a major breakthrough electorally is partly due to a campaign against them, but also due to the vote split caused by UKIP. UKIP has been referred to as 'BNP Lite' and also holds arguably racist stances on issues like Travellers and immigrants.
At this time more than ever we need to stand in support of Traveller communities and all groups targetted by racist policies. For more information or to receive regular updates, email
![](/img/maillink.gif)
NoEvictions
e-mail:
nooneisillegal2003@yahoo.co.uk