Manchester Social Struggles Newswire Archive

Stop the ID Card Con - Don't be a Guinea Pig

James Elsdon-Baker, 25-09-2009 06:19

Why pick on Manchester and the North West? The government thought it could force people working at Manchester Airport to be guinea-pigs for the national ID card. It was wrong. The airlines and unions saw no benefits and said 'NO'. The government backed down. It is now spending your tax money trying to get people in the region to 'volunteer' instead. Read more >>

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EDL - The day of Reckoning Manchester 10th October

Combat Combat 18, 22-09-2009 17:56

EDL - The day of Reckoning Manchester 10th October Read more | 17 comments >>

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Public Meeting Free Mahir Campaign! 22 Sep 09

Free Mahir Campaign, 18-09-2009 22:36

Dear Friends,

you are invited to the

PUBLIC MEETING TO LAUNCH THE FREE MAHIR CAMPAIGN!
bring ideas and a willingness to get active


Tues 22 Sept 2009, 7.30pm


Friends Meeting House, Mount Street, Off Albert Square


FREE MAHIR! No to Deportations! Fight State Racism!
Read more >>

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NO2ID launch campaign against pilot Identity Card scheme in Greater Manchester

The Mule, 18-09-2009 13:15

With Manchester providing the testing ground for the government’s controversial ID card scheme this October, NO2ID have launched a campaign to alert and inform citizens as well as voice opposition to the National Identity Database project. Read more >>

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Leopards Can’t Change Their Spots, Nor Can Capitalists

Richard Mellor, 17-09-2009 17:16

Despite all the rhetoric, nothing much has changed and the fundamental contradictions of the system remain. The only solution is to rid ourselves of it. Read more | 2 comments >>

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Was Karl Marx Right? Understanding The Credit Crunch

Nige, 15-09-2009 10:48

‘Was Karl Marx Right? Understanding the Credit Crunch’ is the title of a new Workers' Educational Association (WEA) course starting on Tuesday 15 September 2009 at the Unitarian Church hall, Ellison Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, over 10 weeks from 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm. Read more | 10 comments >>

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Veganarchist Dean Cain Remanded Again

Support Dean, 14-09-2009 22:29

Dean Cain was remanded today and has gone to HMP Preston in Lancashire. We don't know how long he will be there for yet, he may well move again soon - more details to come. Read more | 2 comments >>

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Locations For Targets (Kingsnorth Campaign)

Direct Action Ahead!, 09-09-2009 14:20

There are 5 companies after the contract for Kingsnorth. However if they get enough hassle for chasing the contract then they won’t bother anymore, it also a great way to show them what they are in for if they do get the contract. We must be relentless in our campaign as we are fighting for all life current and future.

Please download for the attatchment for a better formated version of this article. Read more | 1 comment >>

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The BNP's Lee Barnes - a legend in his own lunchtime

Smiffy, 05-09-2009 08:59

Lee Barnes saves the world Read more | 5 comments >>

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Manchester College strikes again!

The Mule, 24-08-2009 11:38

Staff at Manchester College will go on a one day strike on August 27, protesting against compulsory redundancies and union intimidation. Read more >>

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Angel-faced BNP racist aged 12

Chester Yorkin, 23-08-2009 03:20

Girl burns golly at BNP's Red, White and Blue Read more | 13 comments >>

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Breaking news: Two charged with leaking BNP membership list

Lancaster Unity, 21-08-2009 14:26

Oops... Read more | 7 comments >>

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Curfews, knee-length skirts and no cleavage will save the world as we know it

Thumper, 19-08-2009 18:04

Single teen mums - the BNP hates you. Read more | 1 comment >>

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Just Say No…10 reasons why not to get an ID card

The Mule, 19-08-2009 08:40

It’s pretty clear that most of us won’t be signing up to the scheme come September but just in case you were undecided here are ten reasons why you shouldn’t…. Read more | 1 addition | 1 comment >>

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National Identity Scheme Relaunched

The Mule, 18-08-2009 11:02

Home Secretary Alan Johnson last week re-launched the National Identity Scheme with the unveiling of a newly designed ID card. Read more >>

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First report back from RWB demo

BB Gunn, 15-08-2009 16:16

Fun and frolics at the RWB demo Read more | 5 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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BNP nazi guest barred from UK

Smiffy, 14-08-2009 13:28

Nazi RWB guest banned from UK Read more | 15 comments >>

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Staff vow to continue fighting redundancies at Manchester College

The Mule, 13-08-2009 21:16

Teachers and crèche workers at Manchester College have vowed to fight compulsory redundancies that management are attempting to enforce. Union activists say that the losses will mean a cut in course provision and teaching time, and a further burden put on already overstretched staff. The crèche closure will obviously make things more difficult for staff and students with small children as well. Read more >>

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Show Trials in Iran

Thalheimer, 06-08-2009 18:37

Just as Iranian ex-leftwingers in the west call for reconciliation between the two wings of the Islamic regime, the ruling faction clamps down on its rivals. Yassamine Mather reports Read more >>

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