Gordon Brown's visit to Manchester
peace now | 17.05.2007 21:36 | Anti-militarism
On 16th May 2007, Gordon Brown visited Manchester . “With the kind support of The Co-operative Group, the Labour Party hosted an exclusive opportunity for North West Labour and Co-operative Party members to meet Rt Hon Gordon Brown MP and discuss with him his aspirations to lead our country.”
Around 50 people gathered outside the building with Troops Out placards and banners. A few short speeches were made on the megaphone as part of the Lobby called by the Stop The War Coalition. Flyers were given out.
Meanwhile, Rhythms of Resistance Manchester (samba band) turned up with loud fast rhythms and chants “NO WAR” “NO NUKES” “BAD BROWN” and “TROOPS OUT”. The sambistas marched up the stairs to meet Gordon Brown. There was pushing as the Police rushed to stop the sambistas, while “this is what democracy looks like” was played by the band. One of the Policemen shouted angrily to the sambistas “I am not going to chase you” (!)
The protest lasted two hours with no arrests, but one loud message: Gordon Brown’s “aspirations to lead our country” are not welcomed here. War criminals are not welcome!
No to war, No to arms dealers, No more War Criminals. No more warheads.
Stop the war machine.
SMASH EDO
STOP DSEi
Meanwhile, Rhythms of Resistance Manchester (samba band) turned up with loud fast rhythms and chants “NO WAR” “NO NUKES” “BAD BROWN” and “TROOPS OUT”. The sambistas marched up the stairs to meet Gordon Brown. There was pushing as the Police rushed to stop the sambistas, while “this is what democracy looks like” was played by the band. One of the Policemen shouted angrily to the sambistas “I am not going to chase you” (!)
The protest lasted two hours with no arrests, but one loud message: Gordon Brown’s “aspirations to lead our country” are not welcomed here. War criminals are not welcome!
No to war, No to arms dealers, No more War Criminals. No more warheads.
Stop the war machine.
SMASH EDO
STOP DSEi
peace now
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Anti-Brown?
18.05.2007 11:59
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source:
"TRIDENT:
Brown is committed to renewing Britain's Trident nuclear deterrent, which has angered some left wingers.
IRAQ:
Brown has publicly backed the Iraq war and accepted responsibility for going to war as a cabinet decision. However, he will be anxious to draw a line under the conflict -- perhaps the biggest reason for the government's unpopularity -- and has pledged to reduce troop numbers when possible. In the past week, he has accepted mistakes were made in Iraq but has ruled out an immediate pullout of British troops."
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