London Newswire Archive

31-03-2015 22:12

Black is the colour of our flag

As anarchists we have no time for nationalism or flags. That's why the only 'flag' we will carry is the black one. Read more >>

30-03-2015 23:20

Trouble on the terraces

Video from an impartial attendee

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RkC469x8Ns&feature=youtu.be

On Saturday 28th of March 2015 an altercation unfolded during a home match of Clapton FC in East London. Clapton FC fans are known for their antifascist politics. The altercation took place between two sets of Clapton fans: on the one side some of the founders of the 'Clapton Ultras' and originators of its antifascist stance and their families, other well known antifascist activists, members of the RMT and visiting Celtic FC fans who had travelled to London from Scotland; on the other side the main bulk of Clapton Ultras this season, who now include members of the ISN and RS21 splits from the SWP. Read more >>

28-03-2015 00:16

Danny Schechter 1942-2015 - an appreciation.

Danny Schechter, surely one of the greatest, if not the greatest, American journalist of the twentieth century sadly passed away on Thursday 19th March 2015 after a brave battle with cancer. His prolific output, commitment to truth, justice and humanity should be a beacon of light to young journalists everywhere. Here is my tribute to the News Dissector with whom I corresponded for 14 years. Read more >>

27-03-2015 13:46

New anti-establishment party on the rise in the UK

How millions who have turned off the political system have the chance to finally vote in the 2015 May general elections thanks to The Above and Beyond Party Read more >>

27-03-2015 09:50

Understand The Options Available When Facing Mortgage Repossession

Impede repossession! Mortgage repossession is a huge financial setback and loss of property for any homeowner. Here are ways in which you can stop your home from being repossessed! Read more >>

25-03-2015 23:54

Mayday - Reclaim the Beats

Mayday falls on a Friday.

Fuck it all off and come party at a street party like no other.

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25-03-2015 00:47

Tony Benn: Will and Testament Plus discussion with Ken Livingstone and Kate Huds

Phoenix Cinema, East Finchley London presents...

Screening of ‘Tony Benn: Will and Testament’ documentary
Directed by Skip Kite

Plus a panel discussion
Ken Livingstone and Kate Hudson

Sunday 29th March, 2pm
Read more >>

23-03-2015 00:19

Photos from anti-Pegida protest outside Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh

15 photos from the demonstration at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh to protest against far right group Pegida. The racists failed to make an appearance however and perhaps the far right are on the back foot. It pays to be vigilant though. Read more >>

22-03-2015 20:46

Report of UN anti-racism day demonstration in Glasgow 21st March 2015

A report of a large anti-racism demonstration in Glasgow on Saturday 21st March with 20 photos. Read more >>

22-03-2015 19:37

Why we boycott the Sun Newspaper. Don't buy it, don't read it!

As you may be aware the people of Liverpool have been involved in a long, protracted and nasty battle with the British state, and their mediums of communication. In particular the Sun newspaper, or as it's known here the Scum. We don't buy it, we don't stock it in our newsagents. If you visit Merseyside you will not find a copy of that shit in any of our railway stations, railworkers amongst many others refuse to have anything to do with it...Don't ask for it because you will be causing offence.
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20-03-2015 19:01

Woman killed herself after being doorstepped by Sky News Reporter Martin Brunt

Martin Brunt, 60, a 'crime correspondent' for Sky News will not face any charges despite him and his employer clearly knowing that their target was a suicidal woman who hadn't actually committed any offence despite being labelled a 'troll' by the Police and mainstream media. Read more >>

20-03-2015 18:51

Animal Agony, Union Busting, Deforestation, Human Disease At McDonald's

It has been 10 years since the European Court of Human Rights fined British courts 57000 pounds for denying free speech to Steel and Morris in London Greenpeace V McDonald's,
Unionbusting, obesity, strokes, heart attacks, cancer, animal agony, deforestation, rainforest destruction, energy waste, crime, litter continue to be
associated with the Western wrold's biggest restaurant chain Read more >>

20-03-2015 17:50

Report of Radical Independence Campaign Conference

Here is a report with 20 photos of the RIC conference in Dundee last weekend. As we approach the May 7th UK election, events in Scotland may influence what happens in Westminster. How will issues like austerity, Trident and overseas wars be affected? Read more >>

18-03-2015 11:07

London: March For The Homeless 15-4-15

This will be a march and protest in London over the treatment of homeless people in the UK/Ireland and beyond. Amongst the many actions across London on the day being held by various housing/homeless groups there will be a co-ordinated meeting point at Whitehall at 6 p.m. on the day. We encourage people to stand in solidarity with our streets as well bring along items that may be of use to those who find themselves homeless or in need to our Streets Kitchen, where a number of groups will also be serving food and distributing essential items to our homeless communities from 6 pm…
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17-03-2015 22:12

Letter from Lerwick

As we enter the cut and thrust and ruthlessness of the coming election campaign perhaps it is useful to look at a gentler pace of life in a small community which is friendly, tolerant and welcoming. Read more >>

17-03-2015 21:53

Charlie Hebdo 10 weeks on

It is now 10 weeks since the Paris shootings which dominated the news headlines for so long. As race and immigration are likely to feature strongly in the coming election in May here is a detailed analysis of the media coverage of the Paris shootings and their aftermath. Read more >>

16-03-2015 17:39

Does Met Cop Sir Bernard really care about dealing with Tower Hamlets Crimes?

Sir Bernard, Cllr Rabina Khan, Cllr Ohid Ahmed, Cllr Amy Whitelock and MPs' Home Affairs Cottee Chair Keith Vaz all feature here Read more >>

13-03-2015 20:00

Protest undercover police

Mark “Marco” Jacobs was unmasked as an undercover police officer in 2011.

https://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2011/01/472122.html

https://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2011/01/472349.html Read more >>

12-03-2015 21:01

Crufts dog Jagger - do ordinary dogs and cats matter 2 vets?

Crufts dog Jagger - do ordinary dogs and cats matter when treated by vets?
The ‘international outcry’ over the reported poisoning of the Crufts dog Jagger
should serve as a most urgent reminder of the need to watch what the vets businesses es actually do about vulnerable helpless animals and their emotionally trapped owners and carers who take them to the vets Read more >>

10-03-2015 07:09

#TIMETOACT2015 Climate Change March 7/3

7th March, 2015 was the day of the first big march of the year in London. It started in Lincoln’s Inn Field. The sun was with us and so was the party atmosphere. A band was playing some cracking music, food was being served and it felt like it was already summer. Despite the hot weather a group of Polar Bears had decided to join the march. An immediate hit with the crowd they had travelled over from Heathrow Airport having completed a direct action against the third runway. (Video of Heathrow Action -

https://vimeo.com/121598803 ) Read more >>