start of the march
some protestors
iraqi refugee group
freedom of movement
some more protestors
pedal power
no-one is illegal
all nations are prison camps
samba 1
samba 2
samba 3
i look really silly in this hat (says the one on the left)
not just for the rich
communications house
no-one would come out
freedom outside
more samba
and the beats go on
live and let live
keep fit in the park
on route, a petition was handed in at the home office 'communications house' at old street, where asylum seekers have to sign on regularly and often enter the building not knowing whether they might be forcibly deported.
no spokesman from the centre would come out to talk to the delegation despite workers being clearly seen at the windows.
the march and rally attracted a wide cross-section of people and generations united in protest at the unjustness of immigration laws that discriminate against the poor and that are clearly racist in their result.
along the march, the ubiquitous 'rhythms of resistance' samba band (with some support from sheffield) kept people's steps light and attracted attention to the protest with their rousing and loud rhythms.
further information and campaigning ideas on these issues can be found at the following websites:
www.noborders.org
www.barbedwirebritain.org.uk
www.noii.org.uk
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