UK Newswire Archive
Scottish independence would be good for the English left
01-04-2013 12:55
No Labour government has relied on Scottish MPs to get into power. They have, however, relied on Scottish MPs to get right wing policies through.
The former point may be surprising – we are forever hearing that independence will leave the rest of the UK with perpetual Tory governments. But look historically and this simply isn’t the case.
Herding unicorns : “West of Scotland Anti-Bedroom Tax Federation”
01-04-2013 12:55
Yesterday there was a march in Glasgow about one of the most rousing, galvanising issues for years; a few thousand people quick stepped from Glasgow Green to George Square along back streets to oppose the bedroom tax.The New European Pension Credits!!!
01-04-2013 12:55
Today is a mighty achievement for Cameron and Osborne
01-04-2013 12:55
Beware a young man with something to prove. That, surely, must be the lesson of today. As the next round of the government’s assault on the people of Britain comes into force, it is important to consider how much of an achievement this is for the Conservative party.
Daylight Robbery In Cyprus.
01-04-2013 12:11
The article considers some implications of the recent sequestration of bank deposits in Cyprus. It points out that this 'heist' demonstrates capitalisms continuing self-destructive tendencies which have implications, not only for jobs and welfare services, but also for the future functioning of towns and cities.Family hardest hit by benefit cuts from 1 April.
01-04-2013 10:55
A family living in the UK who have been receiving state benefits all their lives will be faced with abject poverty as a result of government cuts in benefits from 1 April 2013.Get off your high horse
01-04-2013 07:12
Anti-Cuts Campaigners Heckle Iain Duncan Smith in Edinburgh
31-03-2013 22:55
Iain Duncan Smith, the work and pensions secretary, was called a 
Video: Policing in the UK - Brutality, Corruption and Lies?
31-03-2013 22:35
Video: Policing in the UK - Brutality, Corruption and Lies?
31-03-2013 22:29
Summer action camp against Shell
31-03-2013 21:00
Whether you've been to Rossport before or this is your first time, this is the week to come.
Check website for updates & more information.
london 'bedroom tax' protest - report, pics and analysis
31-03-2013 15:48
Zoo Awareness Weekend: Hidden England Animal Right
31-03-2013 14:55
On good Friday, as part of the Captive Animal Protection Society's zoo awareness weekend, activists from Hidden England Animal Rights fielded the Equinox project (a pop up cinema) in the town centre of Grantham.
On good Friday, as part of the Captive Animal Protection Society's zoo awareness weekend, activists from Hidden England Animal Rights fielded the Equinox project (a pop up cinema) in the town centre of Grantham.
It was bitterly cold and consequently the streets were not overly busy, but the response from those of the public that passed and stopped to watch a moment and take a leaflet was consistently positive.
Many people do not realize the animal suffering inherent in Zoos and Aquariums, where animals used to forests, seas and the sky are trapped in cages, concrete enclosures and glass tanks where there routinely go mad from boredom, frustration and the absence of the natural environment they have evolved to depend on.
Zoos may claim to contribute to conservation, but in reality only a small percentage of Zoo animals are endangered and only an even smaller percentage of those are successfully released back into the wild. Meanwhile they divert funds away from where the real effort is needed - habitat conservation.
Don't be fooled by the marketing, the purpose of Zoos is to make money for shareholders and they do so at the animal's expense.
For more information on Zoos and CAPS' valuable work, see http://www.captiveanimals.org/
Far right humiliated in Nottingham
31-03-2013 14:55
In spite of national call outs and attendances by the North West Infidels, Paul Pitt of the South East Alliance, Casuals United, the English National Resistance, Nottingham EDL and the EVF, barely a dozen people bothered turning up for Tony Curtis’ demo at Nottingham Uni yesterday. After plotting up at a nearby Toby carvery the pitiful crowd weren’t even allowed onto the campus and had to stand around in the road outside listening to Tone the Moan. Casuals United reckon they go where they want but as usual they meekly went exactly where the police wanted them. They didn’t get close to the event they were supposed to be protesting or speak to the general public so the whole thing was a waste of time.
This is further proof that without the EDL these hangers on are nothing. It looks impressive to have alliances of about 10 different groups until you realise that each group has about 3 people in it and most of them are keyboard warriors. These big mouths spend more time designing elaborate logos and posting on Facebook than actually doing anything in the real world.
This is the second humiliation this week for Curtis who foolishly thought he could hold his own against “the left” on Indymedia. When his badly thought through arguments were torn to shreds he quickly surrendered, pretending he’d been banned, even though as one commenter pointed out, you can’t be banned from Indymedia. As one poster noted “typical fascist, making loads of noise but unable to back it up when effectively challenged”.
Part of Curtis’ whingeing was about being called a racist. Well here’s a tip – if you don’t want people to think you’re a racist it’s probably best not to give Nazis a hug. Curtis was recently pictured with his arm around Shane Calvert, leader of the NWI who are notorious for calling for the killing of “Pakis”, the gassing of Jews and murdering of immigrants. Calvert was recently in attendance at the neo-Nazi White Pride Worldwide event and regularly does demos alongside the National Front. Other NWI activists include Liam Pinkham, who likes to pose in jackboots giving a stiff-armed salute.
Zoo Awareness Weekend: Twycross Zoo on Sunday
31-03-2013 14:55
On Easter Sunday, activists from Nottingham Animal Rights, Derby Animal Rights and Leicester Animal Rights, converged on Twycross zoo to protest the cruel incarceration of animals from around the world, as part of the Captive Animal Protection Society's zoo awareness weekend
On Easter Sunday, activists from Nottingham Animal Rights, Derby Animal Rights and Leicester Animal Rights, converged on Twycross zoo to protest the cruel incarceration of animals from around the world, as part of the Captive Animal Protection Society's zoo awareness weekend.
Policing was understated and proportionate and none of the zoo staff caused any trouble.
For this highly visual event, one activist dressed up as a Gorilla in chains, and another as an elephant in a cage.
Hundreds of leaflets were given out, and the response from the public was generally positive.
Many people do not realize the animal suffering inherent in Zoos and Aquariums, where animals used to forests, seas and the sky are trapped in cages, concrete enclosures and glass tanks where there routinely go mad from boredom, frustration and the absence of the natural environment they have evolved to depend on.
Zoos may claim to contribute to conservation, but in reality only a small percentage of Zoo animals are endangered and only an even smaller percentage of those are successfully released back into the wild. Meanwhile they divert funds away from where the real effort is needed - habitat conservation.
Don't be fooled by the marketing, the purpose of Zoos is to make money for shareholders and they do so at the animal's expense.
For more information on Zoos and CAPS' valuable work, see http://www.captiveanimals.org/
CURO Housing Bedroom Tax victims hit with 7.1% rent hike
31-03-2013 09:06
Bedroom Tax saves £1m in HB bill. Rent rise of 7.1% increases HB bill by £3m.Cardiff Against The Bedroom Tax Workshop
31-03-2013 03:59
Cardiff Against The Bedroom Tax WorkshopSaturday 13 April, 12.30-4pm
Unite Building, 1 Cathedral Road, Cardiff
Bexhill Bypass; Round Two
30-03-2013 23:22
