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Video of Tax Haven talk shows There *IS* an alternative to cuts

14-03-2011 11:07

A Stroud District Councillor (1) has just put together 6 short videos of a presentation given by John Christensen of the Tax Justice Network (2) in Stroud recently. 'The Rise and Rise of Britain's Tax Haven Empire' was an event held in Stroud’s Subscription Rooms attended by over 100 people, organised by Stroud Communiversity (3). During the presentation, John Christensen made clear that the Government’s plans to cut services were unnecessary and argued that the focus should instead by on tax collection.

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March for the Alternative

13-03-2011 23:40

Coaches from Wolverhampton

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Public Meeting 17 March Wolverhampton

13-03-2011 23:38

Are the Government's Cuts Necessary?

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Audio from the Rally at the start of the March against the LibDem Conf #ldconf

12-03-2011 16:03

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Attached is a recording of the rally at Devonshire Green at the start of the protest against the Liberal Democrat Conference held in Sheffield on 12th March 2011.

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Photos from the start of the Liberal Democrat Conference Protest Day 2 #ldconf

12-03-2011 15:22

On Saturday 12th March 2011 protestors gathered on Devonshire Green, for a march to protest against the Liberal Democrat Conference being held in Sheffield City Hall.

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LibDem Conf: Convergence Centre Open in Sheffield #ldconf

12-03-2011 09:07

Sheffield Lib Dem Conf Convergence Space
A convergence space is now open in Sheffield, the shop next door to Debenhams on The Moor. There is lots of space for banner and placard making, there is water, electricity and should be food and internet access at some point today and later tonight there might even be some film screenings, come on down!

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Alternative to the Cuts: see 6 short videos about tax havens

12-03-2011 08:55

Transition Stroud and Stroud Commonwealth organised the recent talk 'The Rise and Rise of Britain's Tax Haven Empire' by John Christensen from the Tax Justice Network. The videos help understand how tax havens work, their history and how Britain is the biggest player - they also cover the importance UK Uncut has played in putting this issue on the agenda.

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Photos from the protest, 11th March, Sheffield city centre #ldconf

11-03-2011 20:12

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Photos from the protest, 11th March, Sheffield city centre

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Protests at the First Day of the Liberal Democrat Conference #ldconf

11-03-2011 19:19

Some photos of the protest today, lots more are expected tomorrow, assemble at 11am on Devonshire Green.

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UK Ungoverned: a call to action on March 26th.

11-03-2011 18:27

The TUC has called for a mass demonstration on March 26th against the cuts. We call to make the 26th a day
of effective action and resistance.

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17th March, Kings gate Protest - Newcastle

11-03-2011 17:01

This week, the Courier released a shocking expenses scandal which was made by the Newcastle Universities Management and Vice Councillors claims.

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Liberal Democrat Conference: Police State Sheffield #ldconf

11-03-2011 15:11

Some photos of the "wall of steel" that has been erected in Sheffield to protect the Liberal Democrat spring conference.

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Don't make us pay for their crisis

10-03-2011 19:43

A handy print-out-and-distribute leaflet for March 26th.

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Information on planned protests in Sheffield 11-13th of March

10-03-2011 16:48

Here are various useful links for this weekend:

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May Day demo in Brighton

09-03-2011 19:00

May Day demo 12pm 30th April in central Brighton.

Location and details announced near the time.

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Yorkshire Student Assembly

09-03-2011 01:43

An event to bring all student groups from around Yorkshire together to create stronger links between the groups which will hopefull be mutually beneficial.

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A Weekend Preparing for 26 March TUC Demo

08-03-2011 17:38

THE MARCH WEEKEND Sat 12 – Sun 13 March - A weekend of new ideas, discussion and making in preparation for 26th March TUC demo… 11am – 7pm, ULU, Malet St., WC1.

PROGRAM:

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How Can We Stop The Privitisation Of The NHS? - Lewisham Meeting

08-03-2011 15:54

Meeting, this Thursday 10th March, 7.30pm.
Saville Centre, 436 Lewisham High Street, SE13 6LJ
Buses - 47, 54, 75, 136, 185, 199, 208 or Lewisham DLR/Overground

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Barnsley Central by-election shows hostility towards major parties

08-03-2011 15:35

The result of the Barnsley Central by-election last week showed there is deep and widespread hostility towards the Conservative Liberal-Democrat coalition. Labour benefitted from this in the poll, although the main phenomenon was a significant decline in voter turnout.

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Report - Swindon Anti-Cuts demo

08-03-2011 12:42

Breakaway group moving off
A brief report from Saturdays anti-cuts demo in Swindon