Manchester Newswire Archive

National Day of Protest Against Welfare & Housing Benefit Cuts

riotact, 02-12-2010 17:43

Take action now to defend the Welfare State on the 15th of December 2010. We will not pay for their crisis.

The National Day of Protest Against Welfare & Housing Benefit Cuts aims to begin by focusing on the Housing Benefit cuts so why not organise a sit in, protest or demonstration in your local Civic Centre or Town Hall.

 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=181074851903167&
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Antifascist Films this Saturday at Bradford 1 in 12 Club

Antifascist Solidarity, 02-12-2010 10:17

This Saturday 4th December, 12 Noon - 10.00pm Read more | 1 comment >>

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Boots branch occupied in search for missing 86 million quid

Puss In Boots, 01-12-2010 11:15

Local people in Hebden Bridge visit their local Boots in search of missing tax payments. Read more | 1 comment >>

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Lesbian couple humiliated in Hampshire

Peter Tatchell, 01-12-2010 11:14

Lesbian couple humiliated in Hampshire

Register office staff unhelpful & obstructive

Legal action now planned by Katie & Colette

Gay marriage ban violates Human Rights Act

‘Equal Love’ campaign seeks gay marriages & straight civil partnerships
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UK Cuts Revolt 2010 - What's Next

ANTICUTS, 01-12-2010 00:46

SINCE OCTOBERS SPENDING REVIEW SET OUT THE IMPENDINGS THERE HAS BEEN WAVE AFTER WAVE OF PROTEST TO THE CON-DEM CUTS AGENDA.

STUDENT PROTESTS, UK UNCUT TAX DODGER SHUTDOWNS, AND MOST RECENTLY A RESIDENTS + WORKERS REVOLT ON MONDAY THAT SHOOK LEWISHAM TOWN HALL AND COULD HAVE PREVENTED £80M OF BUDGET CUTS BEING PASSED.

SUMMARY OF INFOMATION ON WHAT'S COMING IN THE IMMEDIATE FUTURE BELOW. FULL DETAILS AT  http://anticuts.org.uk/ Read more >>

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Leeds Cuts Cafe - a week of action on the cuts

A, 30-11-2010 18:35

6th-11 December
Join us for a week of workshops, discussions and action focusing on the current ideology around Con-Dem government's cuts and the privatisation of public and social services.
There will be discussions on education and the cuts, NHS and privatisation, austerity and the housing crisis and more
We will provide free tea and coffee and help facilitate open spaces, workshops and evening events.
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Lancaster Students Kettled

Ruaidri, 30-11-2010 17:42

A protest was held today (30th Nov) in Lancaster city centre by school students, adult college members and uni students.
Around 300 were there. March took place and participants were roughed up by the police and directed during this.
Protesters were kettled in Dalton Square with protesters who attempted to break out being roughed up and thrown back. Protesters were kettled again while attempting to march past Lancaster Royal Grammar School. Protesters were also denied (by the police) access to the University Of Cumbria campus. Read more >>

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NVDA training in Manchester Tonight and tomoro

GM, 29-11-2010 13:47

2 events on 2 days for those who want to learn about how to take non violent direct action and be safe on large demos. Learn your rights, planning and strategy.

Tonight - 7-9pm UMSU -Club Academy
Tomoro - 3-5 Man Met SU - 2nd Floor Read more >>

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Antifascist Films at Bradford 1 in 12 Club

Antifascist Solidarity, 28-11-2010 23:59

Saturday 4th December, 12 Noon - 10.00pm Read more >>

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The EDL, Preston & The Police

'Malatesta', 28-11-2010 09:33

The EDL caused the usual ruckus in Preston and Nuneaton yesterday whilst this week the police claim they are not a right wing extremist group. Read more | 11 comments >>

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DAYX2 - 35+ PROTESTS ACROSS UK

ANTICUTS, 28-11-2010 02:18

35+ PROTESTS AGAINST TORY CUTS, FEES AND ABOLITION OF EMA HAVE ALREADY BEEN CALLED FOR THIS TUESDAY'S NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION.

NUJ, PCS AND RMT ALL NOW WORKING OR SUPPORTING THE STUDENTS AND VICE VERSA.

MANY UNIVERSITIES STILL OCCUPIED.

KEEP MONITORING  http://anticuts.org.uk/?page_id=1258 FOR UPDATES. Read more | 3 comments >>

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The gang of the Supreme Court of Brazil

acyr, 26-11-2010 13:50

60 days of vacation, mandatory retirement, "if you get involved with organized crime, even with 30 years of paying social security, gangs of judges retire", the sale of sentence, 70 days of medical leave, agrees Brazil. Read more >>

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Day X 2 National Student Protests Tuesday 30.11.10

ANTICUTS, 26-11-2010 01:41

Next Tuesday.. Read more | 4 comments >>

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Domestic extremism: time to start submitting those data protection requests

Anton, 25-11-2010 14:36

From November 25th it is possible to use the Data Protection Act to discover what information the "domestic extremism" units hold on you. Read more | 2 comments >>

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Police entrapment on student demo in London 24.11.10

Mayday, 25-11-2010 12:02

Letter sent to the Guardian about the policing of the student protest in London Read more | 6 comments >>

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Photo's From Manchester Student Protests

pergus, 25-11-2010 11:54

Not surprisingly the Police acted in the interests of four wheeled vehicle's rather than the safety of living things.... or productivity over life... No supprise there... But Manchester student's showed resolve and courage facing off the stupidity of her majesties finest, ahgghm, whilst being calm and reasoned in their responses. Read more | 1 comment >>

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Don't be social be solid

solidarity with all the protesters, 25-11-2010 01:01

Ok, the protests are over and the urge is to get online to check out the photos/videos, then upload your own and chat with your friends about the days events. However, please consider the following first... Read more | 3 comments >>

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Lancaster Student Walkout and Protest

Noone, 25-11-2010 00:48

Lancaster too Read more >>

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#DAYX2 - Second National Students Day of Action This Tuesday (30.11.10)

anticuts, 24-11-2010 23:02

PARTICIPATE ON TWITTER AT #DAYX2 Read more >>

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Uni of Manchester Roscoe Building Occupation

roscoeoccupation, 24-11-2010 21:20

A press statement released by the occupants of the University of Manchester Roscoe building. Read more >>

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