London Newswire Archive

24-01-2007 13:51

N London Social Centre needs help now!

The squatted Vortex social centre has been fending off an illegal eviction attempt this morning. There is a call out for folks to help tonight and tomorrow morning Read more >>

24-01-2007 13:38 | 2 additions | 4 comments

SOCPA - barbara tucker arrested

barbara tucker, the stoic peace campaigner facing endless harrassment from charing cross police for doing no more than peacefully demonstrating near parliament and downing street, was arrested again this morning in parliament square. worried supporters and her solicitor are trying to get her out of police hands as there are grave fears for her safety. Read more >>

24-01-2007 11:53 | 2 comments

Vote Brian Haw in Channel 4 Poll

Look at the weather today, Brian is still at his post, vote now in Channel 4 Poll! Read more >>

24-01-2007 05:48 | 5 comments

Local MP George Galloway makes rash comment on BBC News 24!

The only thing that the world at large has been made aware of about the contribution to politics made by George Galloway is his widely reported stand on Iraq. The second thing, internationally, is that he has almost without exception been described as being not only biased in favour of Muslims but as being excessively biased in favour of Muslims. How valid is that perception as based and tested on the evidence of Galloway’s conduct and comments? Read more >>

23-01-2007 22:08

seminar on Women’s Rights, the Veil and Islamic and religious laws

a seminar on 8 March International Women's Day Read more >>

23-01-2007 20:57 | 1 comment

Green Seniors : Green Networks...Climate Change Speaker Network

Climate change is arguably the most important issue of our times. Communicating that message, and making people aware of what they can do to combat climate change, is a major part of the solution.

A national UK Speaker Network has been set up by Peter Hale of Climate Concern UK. It is called the Climate Change Speaker Network. Read more >>

23-01-2007 17:48

Reports of Unnanounced Anonymous Action at EDO

EDO MBM are Brighton's very own arms delers, see www.smashedo.org.uk... Read more >>

23-01-2007 17:25

Outlaw UK's Uranium Munitions - Public Lobby

Please help support the Campaign Against Depleted Uranium's lobby of parliament on February 7th 2007. Lobby packs are available from

info@cadu.org.uk and all are welcome at the public meeting in the evening. Read more >>

23-01-2007 07:37

Activists block Aldermaston

Eight activists have blockaded the road to Aldermaston using steel pipe lock-ons. They've been across the roadway since around 6.45am and there is already heavy traffic congestion. Read more >>

23-01-2007 07:15

Stop the Deportation of Iraqi/Kurdish Asylum Seekers

Reports today show that more than 2 million Iraqi refugees, fleeing conflict in their homeland, are being supported in neighbouring countries including Jordan, Syria, Lebanon and Egypt, which are struggling to cope with the exodus. Some countries are preventing refugees from crossing their borders, contrary to international law, and prompting international aid agencies to warn of a humanitarian crisis. Read more >>

22-01-2007 15:21

BENEFIT NIGHT FOR PLANE STUPID

The Alabama 3 will play a benefit gig for Plane Stupid this Friday 26th at Brixton Jamm. Read more >>

22-01-2007 13:57 | 5 comments

Well done Brian!

Latest court news on Brian Haw's heroic protest Read more >>

22-01-2007 13:47 | 11 comments

Khoodeelaar! demo today against Crossrail hole-backer Tower Hamlets Council

Khoodeelaar! is demonstrating against Tower Hamlets Council today. Gathering at 5 PM Outside the Brady Centre in the Hanbury Street [off Brick Lane] London E1 .Today's Khoodeelaar! demonstration is marking the anniversary of the demand on Tower Hamlets Council to pass an unequivocal No to CrossRail hole Bill Motion that was made by a Khoodeelaar! community meeting held at the Brady Centre in hanbury Street. The meeting loudly agreed with me when I spoke to it and highlighted the roles played by certain elements exercising the crucial decision-making powers on and IN THE NAME of the Tower Hamlets Council in bringing the unnecessary Crossrail hole attacks on the community. Read more >>

22-01-2007 12:12

STOP DEPORTATION OF KURDISH ASYLUM SEEKERS IMMEDIATE LY

International Federation of Iraqi Refugees and Coalition to Stop Deportation to Iraq is going to organize demonstrations to put pressure on the Home Office and policy makers to stop their plan to deport Kurdish asylum seekers.

London, Wednesday, In front of the Home Office in Westminster, 2 Marsham Street, London SW1P4 4DF, 24th Jan 2007, 4pm-6pm. Read more >>

22-01-2007 01:46 | 4 additions | 5 comments

Critical Mass This Friday

It's time for Critical Mass again in many cities this Friday Read more >>

21-01-2007 19:16

Events at the Vortex Social Centre: Jan 22nd to Jan 27th

Vortex Social Centre
139-141 Stoke Newington Church Street
Stoke Newington
N16 Read more >>

21-01-2007 11:08 | 1 addition | 1 comment

Greenwich Starbucks protest

As part of its ongoing solidarity campaign with sacked Starbucks workers in the US the Solidarity Federation, ex-loafers and London IWW held a picket of Greenwich and Blackheath Starbucks on Sat 20th Jan 2007. Read more >>

20-01-2007 17:32 | 1 comment

Farnborough Airport Public Inquiry

A public Inquiry is to be held on Tuesday to consider a demand by TAG Aviation to double the number of weekend and bank holiday flights at Farnborough Airport. Read more >>