London Social Struggles Newswire Archive

11-07-2007 21:05 | 1 addition

4th Anniversary event for Mikey Powell

We are planning in earnest for the 4th Anniversary event for Mikey Powell to take place in Birmingham on 7th September 2007. Read more >>

11-07-2007 13:09

Communities Of Resistance

=-=-=-= THURSDAY 12TH JULY 2007 =-=-=-= @ rampART
____ EUROPE: COMMUNITIES OF RESISTANCE <<< 8.00 PM

Between the 22, 23 and 24 june 2007 in St.Denis, Paris, was held the
NATIONAL SOCIAL FORUM of the BANLIEUES. The event was attended by lots
of different local grassroot movements. Among the participants was Ahmad
Rahman member of the Black Panthers of Detroit and Cilius Victor member
of a Police watchdog in London against racial abuse.

Presenting a night of debate and movies about the event with invited
participants.
The event is supported by No Borders and Detainee Support group.
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11-07-2007 11:05

The Other Politics in Europe

As (Party) Politics moves increasingly, inevitably towards the right, we must now denounce party politics in its entirety and establish a renewed functionality of the open spaces existent within all societies. Such functionality is non-excluding, non-racist, anti-fascist and above all, essentially democratic in nature... Read more >>

11-07-2007 00:55

'Let us stay here for Jean Charles'

Relatives of Jean Charles de Menezes leading a campaign to prosecute cops over his shooting could be kicked out of the country. Four of Jean Charles's cousins and a family friend are desperately trying to get permission to stay in the UK until the inquest is held into the shooting of the Brazilian at Stockwell Tube station. Read more >>

11-07-2007 00:43

Camberwell Squat - owners granted Possession Order

Tuesday July 10th, the owners of the building were granted a Possession Order to regain the property. Bailifs could pay a visit any time from Wednesday 11th. Please come along, we plan to stay in the centre for as long as we can... Read more >>

09-07-2007 16:20

Camberwell Squatted Centre: Under immediate threat!!! Meeting tonight!!

The Camberwell Squatted Centre has seen its court date brought forward to TUESDAY 10th JULY placing the Centre under danger of eviction in the very near future. How can you help? Read more >>

07-07-2007 15:21

World Renowned Security Expert Slams ID Cards

Security Expert Bruce Schneier says the problem with ID Cards is that they will make Identity theft easier, resulting in a nastier crime with a lot more Dame to individuals. Read more >>

06-07-2007 12:37

Saving Iceland conference and protest camp

Between the 7th and 8th of July a conference is taking place followed by a protest camp and a 'summer of dissent' in Reykjavik, Iceland. The country's pristine, and often protected, wilderness is being systematically destroyed by the aluminum industry and national power company in their hunger for cheap energy and increased profits. The environmental impact is vast, both globally and locally. We struggle against these crimes, and if you wish to support us, visit our website and join the fight to save Europe's last remaining wilderness.

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06-07-2007 11:12

SOCPA - The Movie at the Prince Charles Cinema 15/07

SOCPA - THE MOVIE
1pm Sunday 15th July
Plus Q&A with Director Rikki and SOCPA activists.

The Prince Charles Cinema

http://www.princecharlescinema.com Read more >>

05-07-2007 21:15

UK`s Shame of Elderly Living in Poverty

Only the bitter tones of vinegar from the whole community, young & old will put an end to this genocide, a social struggle worthy of only the Biggest of Rebellions. Where is the Million strong March against the war on the Old?
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05-07-2007 14:09

British Airways Shame London Pride

A very wet Saturday and security concerns after the failed car bombs failed to damped the spirits of London Pride 2007, and neither did the pathetic little protests by the National Front and their brethren from the Christian Right. Beer and broll'ies were the order of the day, with the pink pound ensuring plenty of both flowed through the damp streets of London.

(Content and photos may be used freely under the Creative Commons, non commercial, share-alike license. Copyright remains with the author) Read more >>

04-07-2007 14:47

4 Million Suffer Fuel Poverty in UK

This Damaging claim comes from the charitable organisation `National Energy Action`, from which it says the government is acting illegaly in not forefilling its obligation to Eradicate Fuel Poverty. Read more >>

03-07-2007 00:40

Immigration Reform Is Needed, After Bush

Stewart Alexander, a presidential hopeful with the Peace and Freedom Party, says, “I believe Congress should work on comprehensive immigration reform after President Bush ends his term in office. I do not believe this important issue should be used as a political football or as a bandage for an administration that is hemorrhaging before the nation and the world.”

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02-07-2007 20:42

Prison-death demonstration, London, Monday 9 July 2007

Holloway Prison, Parkhurst Road, London, N7 0NU
Monday 9 July 2007, 1.00 pm, for the duration of the afternoon
Demonstration to protest against the death of a woman prisoner
Marie Cox, aged 34, died in the 'care' of the jail on 30 June 2007
Reporters/photographers are welcome to attend
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02-07-2007 12:05

Globalising struggles for the right to housing, city and land

Globalising struggles for the right to housing, city and land

SUNDAY 8th JULY 2007
Camberwell Squatted Centre, Warham Street

A DAY TO DISCUSS AND LEARN FROM EUROPEAN STRATEGIES
AND ACTIONS TO RECLAIM CITY RIGHTS Read more >>

02-07-2007 10:56

UK expatriate Bangladeshis hard earned cash robbed by Bangladeshi outfit

A number of spontaneous demonstrations have been held in the UK, including in Luton and mainly in London. The people agitating in these demonstrations are almost all Bangladeshis [or arte people of Bangladeshi origins with needy relatives back in Bangladesh] who have just found out that a money transfer outfit they gave a total of several £Million to has stolen their cash. All kinds of short term characters are embarked on exploiting the situation for their petty and unpleasant ends. Read more >>

01-07-2007 19:32

Call out to stop deportation

This is a call-out for action to stop the deportation of a woman based in Birmingham. The woman who was seeking asylum from the DR Congo was detained on friday and is due to be deported this thursday. Read more >>

01-07-2007 19:09

Two Great Movies At Camberwell Squatted Centre

TWO GREAT ITALIAN MOVIES COMING SOON AT CAMBERWELL SQUATTED CENTRE
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01-07-2007 12:01 | 2 additions

Queers Banned at Pride!

Marchers carrying banners with the word 'queer' displayed on them were forbidden from displaying them at yesterday's Gay Pride event in London Read more >>

30-06-2007 19:59

Lord Lieutenant of Surrey Presents Queen's Award - Evicted Family's Open Letter

The Surrey based property developers, Crest Nicholson, acquired by Sir Tom Hunter’s Castle Bidco, with support from HBOS Bank Plc, have recently received the highly prestigious, Queen’s Award for Enterprise. Presented by Mrs. Sarah Goad JP, Lord Lieutenant of Surrey, the Shalom Family - callously evicted from their own Home by Crest, have written an open letter, which is reproduced below. Read more >>