http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/newswire.rss UK Indymedia Newswire IMC UK Open Content License, http://www.opencontent.org 2008-09-05T04:53:50+01:00 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/09/408141.html You think I'm making a joke, don't ya. 2008-09-05T04:43+02:00 2008-09-05T04:43:22+01:00 Globalisation Repression UK ... en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/09/408139.html WELCOME TO MANCHESTER - Labour Party annual conference. <br/><br/>LOCALS SAY "NEVER AGAIN" TO SCUMFEST - Direct action at the BNP Red White and Blue Festival. <br/><br/>CENTRAL EUROPEAN WORKERS STRIKE BACK - In Iceland, following deaths at power construction site. <br/><br/>UNIONS SLAMMED FOR FAILING LOW PAID WORKERS - Women workers still getting a raw deal. <br/><br/>TAKING BACK OUR PRIDE - 18 years of the Manchester gay pride festival, but money talks too much. <br/><br/>E'ON, F'OFF! - A PLEASANT STROLL TO KINGSNORTH - Report back from the 3rd Camp for Climate Action. <br/><br/>TIME TO TRIM THE FAT (AND GET SOME EXERCISE) - Opposition to Wembley academy school. <br/><br/>SUBVERT - Diary dates in Manchester: Roma solidarity demo (19th) and Stop the War anarchist & no borders bloc (20th). 2008-09-04T23:53+02:00 2008-09-04T23:53:15+01:00 UK Anarchist Federation en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/09/408132.html John McCain's running mate Sarah Palin received 616 votes in being elected <br/>to her 4635 resident town. She attempted to <br/>ban books. She went on to a criminal record <br/>against Mother Earth and her animals <br/>as Palin served the interests of BP and was elevated by war profiteers, big game hunters, <br/>oil and vote fraud to the governor's chair. 2008-09-04T20:48+02:00 2008-09-04T20:48:00+01:00 Animal Liberation Anti-militarism Cambridge Ecology London UK ARC en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/09/408129.html Peter 'Sid' Williamson was apparently recently ousted from the 'British Peoples Party' (BPP) by Klondike Kate McDermody and her sidekick Kevin 'Gluebag' Watmough. But is there more to this story than meets the eye? 2008-09-04T20:30+02:00 2008-09-04T20:30:04+01:00 Anti-racism Leeds Bradford South Coast UK K.Bullstreet en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/09/408128.html seeing as the G.O.P were ALMOST certain to pick a member of their party for the vice presidential slot, the most critical of "yellow, lefty websites" ( her campaign colours are red ) has to admit that there are possibly at least a FEW good things about her role in the upcoming debate, campaign . . . . (ETC !) . . . . BUT she REALLY has to wise up about climate turbulences causes - yes, oil, people, etc - as she gets a bit critical of the cash laundries, speculators loopholes, etc of the ACTUAL "ol'boys network" (women too) that she is - with good reason - proud of having stood up against in her home state. Some of them might say they are doing her favours. Others might offer her pre-written speeches. . . . <br/> . . . . but as the dems are about to step up, at a time when the world needs the USA to clean out its cold-war profiteer criminals, ex-covert ops snake-oil charmers etc, at least her ACTUAL record has a certain interest. <br/><br/> ( BUT IT SEEMS ALL THE MORE CRUCIAL TO GET PEOPLE TO SORT COACHES&lt; PUBLICITY ETC OUT FOR THE GLOBAL CLIMATE DAY OF ACTION - - - - DEC 6. ( next london meeting, sept 23rd, see prior newswires refence, or websites www.globalclimatecampaign.org or www.campaigncc.org <br/> . . . . critical engagement is most useful. . . . but it is crucial ! cheers ) 2008-09-04T19:52+02:00 2008-09-04T19:52:53+01:00 Climate Chaos Globalisation London Other Press UK World yo en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/09/408127.html Articles and a video on youtube have been posted re concerns about ARK Academies; these are available here: <img border="0" src="/img/extlink.gif"/> <a href="http://www.911forum.org.uk/board/viewtopic.php?t=13854">http://www.911forum.org.uk/board/viewtopic.php?t=13854</a> <br/>A serious worry is that moves have been made to remove this information from circulation, yet no intention of clearing their name in court. Greatly concerning. This is about children. 2008-09-04T19:35+02:00 2008-09-04T19:35:11+01:00 Animal Liberation Education Health London UK Caz en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/09/408126.html Yard Theatre, Old Birley Street, Hulme, Manchester, M15 5RF <br/><br/>map: <img border="0" src="/img/extlink.gif"/> <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=M15+5RF&ie=UTF8&z=16">http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=M15+5RF&ie=UTF8&z=16</a> <br/><br/> 2008-09-04T19:31+02:00 2008-09-04T19:31:23+01:00 Climate Camp 2008 Climate Chaos Manchester UK katie en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/09/408125.html As United States Citizens, we have the right to be confident in our government and corporations to honor the Constitution and abide by the law. With the recent passage of HR 6304, welcome to 1984’s Big Brother State! 2008-09-04T19:30+02:00 2008-09-04T19:30:31+01:00 Analysis Indymedia Other Press UK World Debbie Morgan en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/09/408124.html The RNC Welcoming Committee wants to say thank you to all who have stood with us through these challenging days, to all who have faced the brutal attacks and repressive intimidation of the police, and have still gone back to the streets. Thanks to all who have made calls, sent emails, donated money, and expressed your outrage at these brutal attacks. 2008-09-04T16:57+02:00 2008-09-04T16:57:20+01:00 Repression Social Struggles UK World MR en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/09/408122.html Welcome to Palestine Today, a service of the International Middle East Media Center www.imemc.org for Thursday September 4, 2008. 2008-09-04T16:44+02:00 2008-09-04T16:44:18+01:00 Anti-racism Other Press Palestine UK World IMEMC News en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/09/408120.html Youth and community workers for local councils have rejected the employers offer of a below inflation pay "rise" of 2.45%. 2008-09-04T16:26+02:00 2008-09-04T16:26:35+01:00 Social Struggles UK Workers' Movements Steven en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/09/408118.html TERRORIST - SHAC 7 chronicles the journey of a group of grass-roots activists up to and through their trial for Domestic Terrorism. Dark truths about The Patriot Act, the First Amendment, questionable science and political activism all come to light as we live, laugh and fear with the defendants, attorneys, witnesses and law enforcement professionals involved in this precedent setting case. 2008-09-04T15:13+02:00 2008-09-04T15:13:27+01:00 Animal Liberation Repression SHAC Social Struggles UK World Until All Are Free TV en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/09/408113.html On Monday 4 August 2008 the Grass Roots Alliance for Social Sports (GRASS) was forcibly evicted from the Wembley Park Sports Ground in rough scenes and under sketchy legal grounds. 2008-09-04T13:15+02:00 2008-09-04T13:15:00+01:00 Education Free Spaces London Oxford Promoted Social Struggles UK GRASS Watcher en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/09/408112.html Red Pepper have launched a blog on the meaning (or lack thereof, depending on your take) of Barack Obama's presidential candidacy, from the perspective of the global left. <br/><br/>It's online here: <img border="0" src="/img/extlink.gif"/> <a href="http://redpepperobamablog.blogspot.com/">http://redpepperobamablog.blogspot.com/</a> 2008-09-04T12:51+02:00 2008-09-04T12:51:53+01:00 Analysis Other Press Terror War UK World Anon en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/09/408111.html No place for children <br/>Throughout its years in government - from Tony Blair's famous "Education, education, education" speech to the more recent "Every Child Matters" programme - Labour has claimed to champion the needs of the younger generation. For the 2,000 children who are sent to UK immigration detention centres every year, however, these claims ring hollow. 2008-09-04T12:44+02:00 2008-09-04T12:44:59+01:00 Migration Repression UK Workers' Movements John O en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/09/408110.html Beneath the gargantuan grey boiler towers of Schwarze Pumpe power station which pierce the skies of northern Germany, a Lilliputian puzzle of metal boxes and shining canisters is about to mark a moment of industrial history. 2008-09-04T12:34+02:00 2008-09-04T12:34:35+01:00 UK oi yoi en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/09/408108.html On the 19th of September, an ordinary parking space will be transformed into a park - one less space for parking a car, one more space for people to relax and enjoy themselves... 2008-09-04T11:41+02:00 2008-09-04T11:41:04+01:00 Climate Chaos Culture Free Spaces Leeds Bradford UK TIN WOLF en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/09/408107.html Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust has banned two women involved in legal action against it from visiting an elderly family friend in hospital 2008-09-04T11:38+02:00 2008-09-04T11:38:26+01:00 Health UK Chris White en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/09/408106.html ""There is nothing else here in Wales as the library in Aberystwyth concentrates more on Welsh texts. Students would have to go to London for their research. If these books disappear from Cardiff, research will grind to a halt" 2008-09-04T10:53+02:00 2008-09-04T10:53:00+01:00 Culture UK Adam Johannes en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/09/408103.html camarons £21,000 holiday, with loads of burger eating fat cats 2008-09-04T08:14+02:00 2008-09-04T08:14:51+01:00 UK Davey en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/09/408102.html During the past few weeks, Greek mass media have focused on the letters sent to the Karamanlis government and the international organizations by the ultra-reactionary and nationalist Gruevski – a puppet of American imperialism. However, some very important issues are being systematically hushed up. 2008-09-04T07:50+02:00 2008-09-04T07:50:57+01:00 Analysis UK Movement for the Reorganisation of the CP of Greece en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/09/408101.html RNC 8 Charged with "Conspiracy to Riot in Furtherance of Terrorism" <br/><br/>In what appears to be the first use of criminal charges under the 2002 Minnesota version of the Federal Patriot Act, Ramsey County Prosecutors have formally charged 8 alleged leaders of the RNC Welcoming Committee with Conspiracy to Riot in Furtherance of Terrorism. Monica Bicking, Eryn Trimmer, Luce Guillen Givins, Erik Oseland, Nathanael Secor, Robert Czernik, Garrett Fitzgerald, and Max Spector, face up to 7 1/2 years in prison under the terrorism enhancement charge which allows for a 50% increase in the maximum penalty. 2008-09-04T02:02+02:00 2008-09-04T02:02:00+01:00 Promoted Repression Terror War UK World reposter en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/09/408100.html 'The average direct budget cost for 2007/08 for operating each establishment in the immigration removal estate was £119 per bed space per day.' <br/>Data obtained by NCADC under the Freedom of Information Act. <br/>2500 innocent men women and children are detained in the UK at any given time and the government's plans are to increase detention spaces to 4000. <br/>All the money ultimately comes from the taxes we pay. Who's good at maths? 2008-09-04T00:04+02:00 2008-09-04T00:04:15+01:00 Anti-racism Globalisation Migration UK repost/ by the usual suspects en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/09/408096.html On September 3rd it was noticed that so many of the targets SHAC have across Hampshire, have been neglected recently, so we thought we’d stay around Hampshire and take on Shareholders and customers all day. 2008-09-03T23:48+02:00 2008-09-03T23:48:00+01:00 Animal Liberation Health Promoted Repression SHAC South Coast UK SHAC en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/09/408094.html Issue 6 of Manchester Climate Fortnightly out now. <br/>Lead stories: Manchester City Council soon to announce what they will do with the million pounds they promised to cut carbon with.. <br/>Plus an insight into a community hydro-electric plant launching this September. <br/> 2008-09-03T23:42+02:00 2008-09-03T23:42:15+01:00 Climate Chaos Manchester editor en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/09/408093.html Compare the method and similarity between Obama’s proposed spending of billions of U.S. taxpayer dollars to help the poor and Socialist Hugo Chavez’s proposed programs in 1992 when running for President of Venezuela. 2008-09-03T23:01+02:00 2008-09-03T23:01:19+01:00 Analysis UK World Rosa Russo en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/09/408092.html The Scummy little people at the Glass Boat Restaurant have started selling Foie-Gras again. Their will be a demonstration against them this Thursday @ 6pm. 2008-09-03T22:51+02:00 2008-09-03T22:51:43+01:00 Animal Liberation UK Bristol Animal Rights Collective en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/09/408090.html Come to the launch of YANC - Yorkshire Against New Coal. <br/>YANC is a new group opposing the planning application for an open cast coal mine near Ferrybridge power station in West Yorkshire. This open cast coal mine would be adjacent to the Fairburn Ings RSPB wildlife reserve. <br/><br/> 2008-09-03T21:49+02:00 2008-09-03T21:49:11+01:00 Climate Chaos Leeds Bradford Sheffield UK YANC en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/09/408079.html Tuesday 26th August <br/><br/>After a great demo at Novartis yesterday, people got together for another day of naming and shaming Novartis workers at work. Yesterday the police was already waiting for us at the company. This time we made sure the police weren't there and went directly at the entrance of the building. 2008-09-03T19:50+02:00 2008-09-03T19:50:07+01:00 Animal Liberation SHAC World SHAC Sweden en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/09/408077.html As ever Nottingham Animal Rights have nine upcoming activities, and Veggies are catering for literally thousands at events in Loughborough, London, Nottingham, Herefordshire and Sheffield - and that's just the next month! <br/><br/>And both groups are hosting the Vegan Skillshare, a national networking event at Sumac on Saturday 13th Sept see <img border="0" src="/img/extlink.gif"/> <a href="http://www.veggies.org.uk/event.php?ref=1347">http://www.veggies.org.uk/event.php?ref=1347</a>. <br/> 2008-09-03T19:48+02:00 2008-09-03T19:48:00+01:00 Animal Liberation London Nottinghamshire UK Pat en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/09/408075.html Marking ten years since their unjust imprisonment <br/><br/>12-3pm, Trafalgar Square (north pavement) <br/><br/>September 2008 marks 10 years since the arrest and incarceration of the Cuban <br/>5, five men wrongly convicted in the US after peacefully defending Cuba from <br/>terrorist attacks planned in the United States. <br/><br/>Come and show your solidarity for the Five and spread the word. Bring placards, stalls, whistles, drums and banners for a lively <br/>demonstration, including street theatre and speeches to inform the British <br/>public about the case. 2008-09-03T19:24+02:00 2008-09-03T19:24:41+01:00 Anti-militarism London Social Struggles UK Workers' Movements Rock around the Blockade en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/09/408074.html media resistance 2008-09-03T19:17+02:00 2008-09-03T19:17:00+01:00 Anti-militarism Promoted Repression Social Struggles UK World anonymous en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/09/408065.html 1st-3rd September <br/><br/>GATES OF NOVARTIS PAINTED (Mexico) <br/>PHOTOS RELEASED FROM HEN LIBERATION (UK) <br/>HUNTING TOWERS SAWED (Czech Republic) <br/>HUNTING TOWERS SMASHED-UP (Sweden) <br/>ACTIVISTS TARGET ESCADA EMPLOYEE (Italy) 2008-09-03T18:54+02:00 2008-09-03T18:54:22+01:00 Animal Liberation Ecology SHAC Social Struggles UK World Liberationists en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/09/408063.html Welcome to Palestine Today, a service of the International Middle East Media Center www.imemc.org for Tuesday September 3, 2008. 2008-09-03T17:22+02:00 2008-09-03T17:22:00+01:00 Anti-racism Other Press Palestine Promoted UK World IMEMC News en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/09/408062.html DEC 6th . . . . DEC 6th. . . . DEC 6th. . . . DEC 6th <br/><br/> ( SEPT 23 london/national demo meeting, 5 cally road Kings Cross <br/> - downstairs from the www.globalclimatecampaign.org HQ, <br/> . . . . in the bookshop ( booze etc after!!!! ) ) <br/><br/><br/> REMEMBER, GLOBAL CLIMATE TURBULENCE ACTION DAY IS SATURDAY DECEMBER 6th. . . . in LONDON, mass march past USA embassy to Trafalgar square, with super-critical mass . . . . timed to have crucial effect in the middle of the polish preparatory meeting for the UN POST-KYOTO SHAPE OF THE WORLDS REACTION TO THE ACCELERATING DISASTERS WE HAVE CAUSED TO THE WORLDS ENVIRONMENT . . . . or rather, allowed a few people with a few big corporations to think they could get away with the most stupid short termist looting exercise in the history of the world . . . . what with their lack of luxury "escape pods" etc. <br/><br/> 2008-09-03T16:19+02:00 2008-09-03T16:19:49+01:00 Climate Chaos Ecology Globalisation London UK World y en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/09/408060.html Everyone on the left understands the significance of the 2nd Spanish Republic. All too often we look at how she fell a victim of a fascist coup d'etat and the ensuing prelude to the 2nd world war. We remember the first blanket & dive bombings more clearly than we remember the achievements of a revolutionary period whose birth and death passed before we were born. <br/><br/>Now super Judge Garzon has called for the files on the 30,000 disappeared from churches and regional offices - to assess whether any of the murderers still alive may be brought to justice. 2008-09-03T16:06+02:00 2008-09-03T16:06:54+01:00 Analysis History UK iosaf en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/09/408058.html IWW member fired in Sheffield for union activity. Support picket's on the 12th September to fight for his reinstatement. 2008-09-03T14:32+02:00 2008-09-03T14:32:34+01:00 Repression Sheffield Social Struggles UK Workers' Movements Industrial Workers of the World en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/09/408057.html Tutor: Chris Thomas Venue: Craven Street Rehearsal Rooms, 10 Craven St, London WC2N 5PE <br/>Date: Starts Thursday 5 weeks Duration: 5 Thursday Nights <br/>From 18/25 September (2 week break for the Raindance Film Festival) 16/23/30 October <br/>Time: 6:30 - 9:30pm Price: £145 + VAT 2008-09-03T13:27+02:00 2008-09-03T13:27:17+01:00 London UK Raindance en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/09/408056.html Obama & Mc Cain will debate several times for live TV audiences before the election like all presidential candidates since Kennedy beat Nixon. But there was no FOXnews for Nixon's first attempt and not even O'Reilly had been recognised as the loudest & most verbally abusive and perversely popular and astoundingly influential spokesman of American rightwing christians, militarists & "voters". <br/><br/>This Thursday at 8pm Eastern Time Obama goes head to head with O'Reilly on the channel which has consistently smeared him since February 2007. As a lesson in contemporary media and the exercise of extra-constitutional power as well as finely pitched scientific methodology of mass indoctrination - it will be worth watching. 2008-09-03T13:25+02:00 2008-09-03T13:25:02+01:00 Other Press UK World ($ / %) = @ en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8 http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/09/408055.html The Northern territory Intervention, passed last year by the Howard govt in Australia, adds a whole new level of the oppression faced by Aboriginal Australia. International call out for action on the 30th of sept. 2008-09-03T13:24+02:00 2008-09-03T13:24:00+01:00 Anti-racism Repression Social Struggles South Coast UK jelly fish en Text text/html; charset=UTF-8