London Newswire Archive

12-04-2005 12:36 | 0 comment(s)

EDO day of action in Brighton

Come along tomorrow to EDO/MBM's premises to demonstrate against thier bomb-making factory and for the right to protest. EDO is seeking a High Court injuunction in its attempt to quash peaceful protest at its Brighton factory. Read more >>

12-04-2005 10:24 | 1 comment(s)

GREENWASH GUERRILLAS AND MET POLICE VS. BP AT OIL FESTIVAL HALL, 14.4.05

GREENWASH GUERRILLAS AND METROPOLITAN POLICE TO CORDON OFF OIL FESTIVAL HALL FOR BP AGM, THURSDAY APRIL 14TH 2005 Read more >>

12-04-2005 09:16 | 0 comment(s)

Remember Iraq when voting, pleads conscientious objector

A conscientious objector who refused to fight with the
British Army in Iraq will this week urge voters in
Reading to remember the cost of the decision to go to
war when making their election choice. Read more >>

11-04-2005 21:24 | 3 comment(s)

Poll Tax riot 15th anniversary pix from that glorious day

Sorry almose two weeks late with these, totally passed me by!
Enjoy them!
Comments welcome! Read more >>

11-04-2005 21:12 | 0 comment(s)

The Poor Are Revolting

The Observer reports that UK "cabinet minister Peter Hain launched a fierce attack on self-indulgent 'dinner party critics' among the liberal middle classes who are tempted to use the ballot box to punish Blair. Read more >>

11-04-2005 19:36 | 1 comment(s)

Pix of Roma demo Central London Saturday 9th April 2005

11-04-2005 18:19 | 10 comment(s)

ASBO Concern

The inaugural launch of ASBO Concern took place at Friends Meeting House Euston on the evening of Thursday 7 April 2005. Read more >>

11-04-2005 18:16 | 1 comment(s)

Queens Market

Queens Market, a jewel in the crown, one of the few surviving East End markets, can be found at Upton Park in East London. At least it can for now, as the local mayor in collusion with property developers St Modwens wishes to see it destroyed and replaced by an Asda superstore and a block of luxury flats. Read more >>

11-04-2005 10:02 | 0 comment(s)

Royal Wedding – Gays demand marriage rights too

Tatchell detained under Terrorism Act
Windsor public support same-sex marriage rights
Gay marriage ban is illegal under Human Rights Act
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11-04-2005 05:05 | 0 comment(s)

Today in Palestine

This is a summary of the news from Palestine. Read more >>

10-04-2005 20:16 | 1 comment(s)

Robert Newman to play free comedy gig at Trade Justice demo this friday

The Trade Justice Movement has announced activist and author Robert Newman will head the Comedy line up at this friday's Wake Up to Trade Justice all night protest. Read more >>

10-04-2005 18:02 | 1 comment(s)

SHAFTESBURY HOUSING - FAILURE IN MICROCOSM

'Insitutionally Abused' Tenant asks the Indymedia Community for help. Read more >>

10-04-2005 15:07 | 0 comment(s)

Trade Justice Club Night London 15 April Nitin Sawhney + Tickets Now On Sale

The night that starts in London's Marquee Club and takes you to Tony Blair's doorstep. Join thousands on the 15th April for a night long protest for trade justice.
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10-04-2005 14:57 | 0 comment(s)

Roma Day march against racism

Around 300 people, predominantly Roma and Sinti people from across Europe, marched through London to show their opposition anti-traveller racism. Read more >>

10-04-2005 11:54 | 0 comment(s)

Springing into action for 2005

Yes, it's that time of year and after ten months or so of use the
building could do with a lick of paint and a general tidy. We also plan
to sort out the lack of lighting on the first floor, fit a shower,
finish the darkroom, install a door phone entry system and much more. So
put on some old clothes, grab anything you think might be useful (paint,
brushes, tools, etc.) and get down to the rampART for some social
cleaning fun to prepare the rampart for the coming months. We'll be
having a sunday supper and an evening meal (bring food to share) then
chilling out with some films and relaxed socialising. Read more >>

09-04-2005 21:40 | 0 comment(s)

Bush and Blair, if the moon could talk, what would it say?

Investigative article that sheds new light on the confessions (plural) of Osama Bin Laden on video to 9/11 and supports the possibility that it was produced by western intelligence. It also vindicates those who coined the term "Synthetic Terrorism".

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09-04-2005 16:32 | 0 comment(s)

April 13: International Day of Action to Stop Caterpillar

Human rights groups to demand investigation of Israeli war crimes at Caterpillar's Annual Meeting in Chicago on April 13 - Simultaneous protests scheduled for dozens of cities around the world. Read more >>

09-04-2005 04:51 | 0 comment(s)

Today in Palestine

This is a summary of the major news on Palestine. Read more >>

08-04-2005 22:23 | 5 comment(s)

New anti-capitalist film on the www

Calling all anti-capitalists!! A new film entitled "Capitalism and Other Kids' Stuff", which argues the anti-capitalist case in simple language can be viewed free at www.socialist-tv.com

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08-04-2005 17:45 | 8 comment(s)

INJUNCTIVITIS!

“We are the market leader in obtaining ground breaking injunctions on behalf of individuals and corporations who have been the subject of harassment by direct action protests groups.” Law Firm Lawson-Cruttenden’s website

“I don’t have a problem with people coming here to protest - it’s a democracy” David Jones Managing Director EDO/MBM 8th March 2004

“We felt that after the blatant illegality of the war in Iraq that it was time that discontent over the way that the arms trade fuels conflict around the world was brought back to the factory floor”- SMASH EDO leaflet Read more >>