UK Newswire Archive
[In Brazil] We are writing History!
22-06-2013 02:49
After spending the last few days in São Paulo, I return to Florianópolis with all my thoughts taken up by the subject that has monopolized conversations in the city: the demonstrations of the Free Pass Movement. I do not know exactly whether it was by choice or due to the necessities of life (perhaps a mix of the two) that I left São Paulo to live in the capital of Santa Catarina, but the truth is that despite more than 5½ years that have gone by, I have never broken the political and emotional ties that tie me to São Paulo, ties which are now stronger than ever because of the political situation the city is going through.
I hope the colder and more impersonal among you will forgive me, but I was never able to hide my emotions. The truth is that today I can no longer think without using my heart. Even the quotation up there must have sounded a bit "tacky". But I bet there are many more besides me who also feel the same emotion.
Solidarity Networks – a view beyond Glasgow
21-06-2013 22:55
Solidarity Networks don’t just exist in Glasgow and in Seattle.
Faslane Peace Camp: New Strawbale Visitors Centre & Communal Space
21-06-2013 22:55
At Faslane Peace Camp, we are starting to build a new visitors’ centre and communal space, and we could use your support.
As you know, the peace camp has recently celebrated its 31st birthday, and with the current dry weather, before the winter comes in, now seems like a good time to start building.
Mansfield Strong infilitrated by EDL
21-06-2013 18:55
This Sunday, a number of “Strong” events will take place around the country. These events have been organised as a response to the murder of Lee Rigby and are supposed to be against extremism but many have been hijacked by the EDL, the neo-Nazi Infidels and the BNP. Nottingham Strong fell apart after it was exposed as being an EDL front group. A Mansfield Strong event, which seems to have wider support, is still going ahead.
However, the Mansfield event still has extensive links with the EDL. Whilst the Nottingham and Mansfield EDL divisions have learnt from previous exposure not to openly promote the event, the EDL’s Mansfield organiser is involved in organising Mansfield Strong and many local EDL activists from across the region will be attempting to infiltrate the event on the day.
Stan Green, the Mansfield EDL organiser, has made numerous posts on the Mansfield Strong page suggesting that he is involved in the organising meetings and in logistics on the day. Stan, once a key member of the East Midlands Infidels, has been to numerous EDL demos with the East Midlands divisions. On his Facebook profile he describes himself as “ENGLISH DEFENCE LEAGUE.MANSFIELD DIVISION” and has shared photos promoting the more openly Nazi group Infidels of Britain.
As well as EDL activists being involved in organising the event, quite a few have said they will be turning up on the day. These include Nottingham’s Chris Payne and Nicky Long who were convicted of anti-Muslim public order offences for leaving a pig’s head at the site of a mosque in West Bridgford. Payne urged the organisers of Mansfield Strong to inbox him, presumably wanting to get further involved in the event.
No far right mobilisation would be complete without former EDL speaker and currently Midlands organiser for the English National Resistance, Tony Curtis, making an appearance. Keen to piggyback on something with more than a handful of people involved, Curtis has declared his support for the event. Other EDL activists saying they will come include Adam Bilyk (Nottingham), Dave Stokoe (Long Eaton), Ian Gilbert (Alfreton), Kev Coates (Mansfield), Tip James (Mansfield) and Tracie Bird (Derbyshire).These exploitative infiltrations are not limited to the Midlands. Brighton Anti-fascists have documented the close links between the Brighton Strong event and the local EDL division. We do not believe these are the only events where there is secret far right involvement.
In the aftermath of the murder of Lee Rigby, his family have pleaded for groups like the far right EDL not to exploit his death. The armed forces charity, Hope for Heroes, has refused to accept donations from the EDL in order to distance themselves from the group’s anti-Muslim politics. In spite of these wishes, the EDL continues to attempt to exploit the tragic murder of Lee Rigby in order to recruit people to events and spread anti-Muslim conspiracy theories. Whether they are setting up Facebook pages to lure people into their sphere of influence or organising memorial events, far right activists have shamefully used Rigby’s murder to expand their political influence.
We ask the other organisers of Mansfield Strong to resist attempts by the EDL to infiltrate their event. We hope that they make it clear that the EDL and other far right groups are not welcome.Police provocateur allegedly co-wrote McLibel leaflet & fire-bombed a Debenhams
21-06-2013 18:25
Police agent provocateur implicated in McLibel trial.
21-06-2013 16:39
Bob Lambert, alis Bob Robinson, an undercover cop who joined London Greenpeace, co-authored the leaflet which led McDonalds to sue other activists. His Stasi handlers ommitted to tell the court he had done so.South London Anti-Fascists: Stop the EDL marching to Woolwich J29
21-06-2013 14:59
Technology out of control? Drones, Killer Robots and the Arms Trade
21-06-2013 13:17
When: 7pm July 8th 2014
Where: Fairly Square cafe, 51 Red lion St London WC1R 4PF
Brazil Is Kicking Off...BTW!
21-06-2013 11:36
It appears that the situation in Brazil has not yet attracted a proper mention on the news feed of IndyMedia, so I thought I had better bring it to peoples attention, in case for some reason, they had not heard that hundreds of thousands of people have been protesting in hundreds of towns and cities against corruption, the stupendous costs of the world cup next year and the olympics two years later.The Facts About Boycott Workfare and the Unions
21-06-2013 11:25
We feel we should publicly state the facts as they are at present regarding relations between Boycott Workfare and a number of trade unions. This follows the recent appearance of some misleading reports which suggest that the GMB, PCS, and Unite trade unions are affiliated to the campaign or working with us.
13- 20 July: Exhibition of Children's Art from Gaza moves to Oswestry
21-06-2013 08:23
This exhibition of children's artwork from Gaza has been in Wrexham since the end of April and is currently on display at St Christopher's Community School. It will be moving to Oswestry, Shropshire in July.
See it at Hermon arts space on Saturdays 13 and 20 July and hear Rod Cox speak about the artwork and the lives of the children who created it on Friday 19 July at the same venue.
UG#649 - Why Money Will End (And How To Prepare)
21-06-2013 07:30
Sat 22 June: Julian Assange to give anniversary speech at the Ecuadorian Embassy
20-06-2013 23:19
Marking one year since Ecuador gave refuge to Julian Assange.
London Queer Social Centre: Location Announced & Programme of Events
20-06-2013 22:55
63 Sancroft Street, London SE11 5UG – in an abandoned pub called The Duchy Arms.
Here’s a map:
http://goo.gl/maps/1H52W We’ve been working away at making it nice, and we think you’ll like it. It’s wheelchair-accessible (though without adapted toilets unfortunately), and has space for all the events we have planned, plus a nice outside area for smoking.
We open on Saturday. Be sure to check our full programme of events, and come by and see us.
Open Letter to Secretary of State (DWP assumed) and Seetec Romford!
20-06-2013 17:35
Open Letter to SoS DWP and Seetec relating to Mandatory Work Activity. Letter delivered by hand to Seetec Romford.What is the purpose of the Free Syrian Army
20-06-2013 13:27
The west seems to be supporting a very dangerous and disparate group in Syria.Is #nosecondnightout just another Tory scam?
20-06-2013 11:48
So, the night before last whilst out walking my dog, I found a guy sleeping in the gardens behind my tower block. Last night he came back. After an internet search I found details for No Second Night Out (NSNO) who claim that they:
focus on helping those who find themselves rough sleeping on the streets of London for the first time. We will ensure there is a rapid response to new rough sleepers, and will provide an offer that means they do not have to sleep out for a second night...
Elsewhere on the site , we are informed that:
Homelessness charity Broadway has won the £5 million two-year contract to take on the mayor of London’s no second night out project from June this year. Howard Sinclair, chief executive of Broadway, said: ‘We are committed to ending rough sleeping in the capital and by working in partnership on this tender – and by expanding the service to south London – we are confident that the great strides we have already made to ease homelessness problems in London will continue.’
So, is this expensive scheme involving Mayor Boris and a homeless NGO a good thing, or is it is just more spin which sees the Tories handing out cashpayers money, with little positive result to be gained? And yes, of course the question is rhetorical......
Framework are troubled by action, keep it up!
20-06-2013 08:55
Framework have found it necessary to issue some guidelines on how and what to post on their facebook site.
I guess this means that they are troubled by action and the critical postings there. Good! keep it up!
They are obnoxious in their view that operating workfare schemes were an unemployed / homeless person can be sanctioned [benefits removed] for not doing as they are told. Tough love. ...... or greedy bastards with their nose in the trough to get the government money ...... You decide!
Framework Official Site · 992 like this.
Monday at 16:39 ·
After consultation with our senior management team we have decided to implement some basic Facebook Community Guidelines to ensure the continued enjoyment of this page by all visitors.
These can be found now in the “about” and “notes” sections of our page.
Over the last couple of years we have worked hard to develop a fun and vibrant social media presence that allows for effective two way communication with our supporters and the wider public.
For the most part our Facebook page has proved to be an effective forum and meeting place for people with an interest in our life-changing work. It has also provided a vital resource for people in desperate need of help.
In order of it to remain so we have decided to set out some simple guidelines to ensure the continued enjoyment of this page by the greatest number of people.
Thank you.
https://www.facebook.com/frameworkcharity/posts/534186323284744
and so they say: ......
Framework’s Facebook Community Guidelines
Welcome to Framework’s Facebook page. We are glad that you are here. Our Facebook page is intended to provide a place to share information about Framework and the work that we do; including breaking news and initiatives.
This space aims to be a friendly and safe place which can be used by everyone. We do not take decisions about moderating posts lightly but we do expect that participants post content and commentary that is both relevant and respectful to the community as a whole.
We would prefer not to have to remove any content but we will if there are any posts which fail to respect our guidelines. Individuals who repeatedly ignore these guidelines risk being permanently removed as fans.
Framework’s Facebook Page Community Guidelines.
1.Above all please be respectful to others when you visit our site.
2.Please do not post misleading, false, threatening, abusive, aggressive, obscene, defamatory or profane statements.
3.Please do not post an image of any adult or child without their permission (and in the case of children, the permission of their parent or guardian)
4.Please do not attack specific groups or post any comments meant to harass, threaten or abuse an individual.
5.Please do not disclose personal information (i.e. contact information).
6.Please keep your comments relevant to the topic of the post.
7.Please do not post discriminatory comments regarding race, ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or political beliefs.
And, if you would like to advertise something, please obtain our permission beforehand.
Thank you.
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Framework uses Workfare
http://nottingham.indymedia.org/articles/5639
Nottingham charity involved in workfare
http://nottingham.indymedia.org/articles/5648
Charity targeted in protest over forced work scheme: Nottingham Post
http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/Charity-targeted-protest-forced-work-scheme/story-19170288-detail/story.html
Framework Anti-Workfare & work-prog Demo
http://nottingham.indymedia.org/articles/5766