Oxford Newswire Archive

30-08-2003 13:49 | 4 comment(s)

Andrew Smith talks at Amnesty meeting

Last night Andrew Smith MP talked to Oxford Amnesty meeting and avoided answering any question directly or giving his opinion on anything that might be even a little controversial e.g. When asked if India should be on the security council he said even when pressed to voice an opinion, 'That is a question'. Eventually he admitted he did not have the knowledge to have an opinion. Great for a cabinet minister. Read more >>

30-08-2003 12:57 | 0 comment(s)

Andrew Smith MP invited to Public Debate on Iraq War Yet Again

The Rt Hon Andrew Smith MP and cabinet member has yet again been invited to a public debate on the Iraqi war which he supported. This is at least the third formal request.The following letter was sent to him yesterday. He was also asked personally yesterday but did not say 'yes' or 'no'. He tends to avoid these words generally. Read more >>

30-08-2003 00:10 | 7 comment(s)

Raising the level of discussion in IMCs

How can we raise the level of discussion in IMCs? Read more >>

29-08-2003 15:46 | 0 comment(s)

Did the earth move for you?

Missing the point as usual, the mainstream media concentrated on predicting a
cloudy unimpressive viewing or interviewing snap happy scientists playing with
multi million pound telescopes.

Heres our account of Mars ! Read more >>

29-08-2003 15:45 | 0 comment(s)

DSEi Organizers Phone Numbers

Phone Numbers of Spearhead's DSEi Team Members Read more >>

28-08-2003 00:29 | 1 comment(s)

COACH FOR ARMS FAIR

There will be a coach from Oxford on Saturday 6th September to join the
march against the arms fair organised by Campaign Against the Arms Trade.
It will leave from St. Giles at 9.30; tickets £7 or £5 (concessions) from
the Quaker Centre.
Please pass this message round your groups or networks.

Read more >>

27-08-2003 10:15 | 3 comment(s)

Refugee-led protests against new asylum laws - NEED SUPPORT NOW

Join this protest against Section 55 called by the 35 asylum seekers camped outside Refugee Council [London] since 8 August. This growing movement started with Eritrean women refusing being made destitute by Section 55 and forcibly dispersed away from caring and support networks. Now another group of asylum seekers have taken the lead in refusing a racist two-tier system that denies women, children and men asylum seekers basic benefits, health care and other crucial resources. Read more >>

26-08-2003 19:46 | 2 comment(s)

Andrew Smith invited to speak at Amnesty meeting?

Sleazy pro-war MP for East Oxford, Andrew Smith, is
rumoured to be speaking at an Amnesty International
meeting this Friday. Read more >>

26-08-2003 15:53 | 2 comment(s)

Oxford Council attacks trade unionist

Oxford Council is trying to prevent one of its employees from attending TUC conference. Read more >>

26-08-2003 15:39 | 0 comment(s)

Asbestos in Oxford Council Flats

Oxford Council tenants have been exposed to potentially deadly asbestos. And it's not the first time... Read more >>

24-08-2003 16:52 | 0 comment(s)

Art Expo at Gloucester Green

There is a great expo by local artist Charlie Holmes at Gloucester Green. Read more >>

24-08-2003 12:40 | 0 comment(s)

Andrew Smith MP for Oxford East asked to Condemn Racism

Andrew Smith is the MP for East Oxford and a cabinet minister. I have just sent him the letter below asking him to condemn the racism that is being expressed about asylum seekers in relation to the new asylum centre in Bicester. Read more >>

23-08-2003 12:22 | 3 comment(s)

National Front in Oxfordshire

Below is a worrying article about the increased activity of national front in Oxfordshire, that I found in this weeks oxford times. Read more >>

22-08-2003 19:57 | 0 comment(s)

New poster for DSEi meeting to be held in Oxford

DSEi public meeting to be held in Oxford. Read more >>

22-08-2003 17:48 | 1 comment(s)

News from Nablus

Yesterday morning Israeli forces imposed a curfew on the Old City of Nablus, announced on local television and radio, in response to the third suicide attack in the last 7 days, this time in Jerusalem. Tanks, jeeps and other IDF vehicles entered the city to enforce the curfew and carry out searches for Hamas members thought to be hiding in the city. 14 men have been reported arrested; one 16 year old boy was found in possession of explosives. Read more >>

22-08-2003 15:52 | 0 comment(s)

East Oxford Against the War relaunched!

East Oxford Stop the War Coalition relaunched with succesful meeting Read more >>

21-08-2003 19:20 | 7 comment(s)

Pictures from DSEi Organiser's Occupation

Some pics from the occupation and die-in at DSEi organisers - Spearhead's premises - 8th Floor, Apex Tower, New Malden.

While some of the protestors occupied an office inside Spearheads premises, a die-in brought attention to the nasty business of the company outside.4 arrests were made - 3 suspected attempted theft and criminal damage and 1 criminal damage. The protestors were all released after DSEi declined to make a statement.

Read more >>

21-08-2003 08:19 | 0 comment(s)

dsei exhibitors in west midlands

names/addresses/faxes/tel/emails/websites etc of the merchants of death in the west mids area Read more >>

21-08-2003 08:04 | 16 comment(s)

DSEi Organizers Office Occupied

Activists from Oxford have today occupied the head office of Spearhead, the company organizing Europe's largest arms fair, Defence Systems Equipment International (DSEi). Read more >>

19-08-2003 13:18 | 1 comment(s)

Oxford Councillor condemns anti-poverty campaigners

The Oxford Trade Justice Coalition, a broad grouping of NGOs, religious groups and unions seeking to highlight the injustices of the current world trade system, have received a rebuff from the Leader of the Conservative Group on Oxfordshire County Council. Read more >>