Manchester Migration Newswire Archive

Bond of hate: The BNP and the British Freedom Fighters

Kirklees Unity, 26-09-2009 16:53

The BNP has shunned the old image of the “boots and braces” skinhead, instead favouring cheap suits, old school shoes and tacky gold jewellery. Simon Cressy proves that the neo-nazi bootboys in the BNP haven’t gone away. Read more | 3 comments >>

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Report: Sunderland Speak Out Against Racism 8th August

Fight Racism! Fight Imperialism! North East, 15-08-2009 01:46

On Saturday the 8th of August the first Sunderland Speak Out Against Racism was held. The street meeting was well attended with 15 people actively taking part and a high level of interest and support provided. Read more | 2 comments >>

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Prison Profits

The Mule, 07-08-2009 20:14

Few may be aware, but in the UK today, thousands of people innocent of any crime are being thrown into prison for indefinite periods of time, some never making it out alive. Frances Webber from the Institute of Race Relations gives the lowdown. Read more | 1 comment >>

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No Justice for North West 10

The Mule, 05-08-2009 11:20

The plight of a group of Pakistani men detained following raids across the North West last Easter – and against whom all terror charges have since been dropped – has taken another twist when they were refused bail last week.

Read more | 2 comments >>

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Rusholme Wage Shame

The Mule, 03-08-2009 14:18

Exploitation of vulnerable migrants has hit epidemic levels in Manchester. Many workers are being paid as little as £2 per hour, way below the minimum wage and expected to work barbaric hours. Read more >>

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Speak Out Against Racism in Sunderland 8th August

Fight Racism! Fight Imperialism! North East, 29-07-2009 23:39

On Saturday 8th August FRFI is organising a SPEAK OUT AGAINST RACISM in Sunderland, with an open megaphone for all anti-racist groups and individuals, uniting to take a common stand in defence of migrant workers, asylum seekers, and all others on the receiving end of racist oppression. Read more >>

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destruction of calais migrant camps planned for next week

migration is not a crime, 14-07-2009 22:57

rumours of destruction of 'the jungle', migrant's camps in calais are looking likely for early next week Read more | 5 comments >>

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North West barrio at Calais No Borders Camp

Manchester No Borders, 19-06-2009 11:27

After our info events in Manchester and Hebden Bridge, about 20 people from the Manchester area will travel to the No Borders Camp in Calais next week. A minibus will leave early on Monday 22 June (there are still seats available) and others will make their own way there.

THERE ARE STILL SEATS AVAILABLE - GET IN TOUCH IF YOU WANT A LIFT Read more >>

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On route to Calais: No Borders tour in Manchester and Hebden Bridge

Manchester No Borders, 11-05-2009 16:38

Upcoming No Borders exhibition in Manchester (Longsight and Northern Quarter) + talks/films in Manchester and Hebden Bridge Read more >>

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BNP goes for representational politics in the EU

rainzed, 08-05-2009 12:06

The BNP is mounting a campaign in the North West and finding unprecedented support for his candidate to the European Parliament. However absurd this may sound, it is happening before our eyes. The challenge it poses is how to engage the anti-immigration rhetoric when it goes to representational. Read more | 7 comments >>

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Manchester May Day Demo - Pictures

No Borders, 05-05-2009 11:32

4th May Demo, No Borders and Anarchist Bloc Read more | 6 comments >>

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UKIP Poster Paint Bombed

Anon, 04-05-2009 18:31

A UKIP poster came under siege last night as angry residents showed their discontent. Read more | 10 comments >>

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Upcoming No Borders Events in Newcastle

(A), 30-04-2009 11:25

The UK No Borders Tour 2009 is visiting Newcastle from 30/04 to 04/05 and invites you to a series of events that aim to encourage discussion and build awareness of the injustices of the UK and EU Border Regime, as well as to call for action against them. Read more >>

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BAE systems blockaded for Role in Gaza Siege

Break the Siege, 27-04-2009 05:48

This morning activists from Break the Siege! blockaded BAE systems factory in Middleton, Manchester. Using motorbike chains and D-locks they obstructed the plant by sealing off several entrance points. A banner was also hung which read: ‘BAE profits from the siege on Gaza’. This direct action was a response to a call for a day of action by the No Borders network. Read more | 2 comments >>

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Manchester Mayday demo - 4th May

Manchester No Borders, 24-04-2009 17:04

The G20 protests in the City of London were, in many ways, a massively mediatized spectacle. The real challenge is to show our opposition to the status quo at the local level of our everyday lives. This is why we are inviting you to join us on the Manchester Mayday demonstration, on Bank Holiday Monday 4th May.

Assemble 12noon @ All Saints Park to march to Castlefields.
Read more | 1 comment >>

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Pennine House protest: A reply to Woolas

Manchester No Borders, 21-04-2009 21:54

Last month, 100 people demonstrated outside Pennine House, a purpose-built immigration prison at Manchester airport where migrants are locked up even though they haven’t committed a criminal offence. In the ‘Big Issue in the North’, the immigration minister Phil Woolas has responded to the protest with a number of inaccuracies. Here we set the record straight. Read more >>

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Refugees Rights: Save **** ***** ******

EveryOne Group, 31-03-2009 08:18

A BRITISH COURT JUDGE HAS FORBIDDEN THE CIRCULATION OF HIS NAME, TO AVOID FURTHER PUBLICITY ON THE CASE. “EVERYONE GROUP’ PROTESTS: “ONLY TOTALITARIAN REGIMES CANCEL OUT THE IDENTITIES OF PERSECUTED PEOPLE. TO ACT AGAINST ABUSE, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT INTERNATIONAL OPINION KNOWS THE REFUGEES’ NAMES” Read more | 1 addition >>

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Manchester: "Abolish All Immigration Prisons" - report in pictures, part 2

manc no borders, 22-03-2009 14:27

After the visible protest outside Manchester Town Hall, the protesters take a train to the airport. At Terminal 2 they intend to highlight the existence of Pennine House, where 32 immigration detainees are held captive. Read more | 2 comments >>

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Manchester: "Abolish All Immigration Prisons" - report in pictures, part 1

manc no borders, 22-03-2009 14:07

On 21st March 09, Manchester No Borders and other groups held a protest in the city centre on Albert Square, before travelling to the airport. Over 70 people took part, calling for an end to immigration detention and for the closure of Pennine House. Read more >>

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"Abolish All Immigration Prisons" - full demo callout

Manchester No Borders, 15-03-2009 14:24

Here is the full callout for the Manchester anti-detention demo on Saturday. Meet 12noon @Town Hall, bring bike or train fare to airport. Other protests take place in Bedford and Edinburgh.

For the Manchester demo, there's also a facebook group:
 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=56366873873

and a youtube callout:
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKmd0V53J48&feature=channel Read more >>

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