UK Newswire Archive
The Sussex Occupation and the Privatisation of University Education
25-03-2013 10:55
Luke Martell
The Sussex Uni occupation against outsourcing is in its seventh week. It hosts a national demo against education privatisation today.
Syriza: Crucible Or Cul-De-Sac
24-03-2013 23:28
There have been many calls for a 'party of the people' in the last couple of years. A speech by Alexis Tsipras in London March 15 2013, outlined what policies Syriza as ‘a party of the people’ would implement if it gained power. This article questions whether in the current crisis, such parties and policies are rational proposals or just the result of nostalgic and idealistic longings.
Bristol bookfair after-party fundraiser info
24-03-2013 21:22
This is a split fundraiser for us and Bristol Defendant Solidarity. Any funds raised that we do not need will be shared out to other groups locally, as usual.
Greek Anarchist Prisoner & Squat Benefit - Nottingham
24-03-2013 15:35
Richard William Littlejohn
24-03-2013 12:40
Homophobe, transphobe and general hate mongering, far right sniveling weasel.Lives here.....
4 Greenoak Place, Cockfosters Road, EN4 0JB
From growing greens to Fukushima
24-03-2013 00:36
Expert urban gardening tips from John Kohler, host of popular "Growing Your Greens" channel on You tube. Then speech by Dr. Helen Caldicott March 12, 2013 on medical and ecological consequences of the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan.
Say my prayers but what’s the use? Tomorrow will be just the same…
23-03-2013 22:55
Here’s some music to get you in the mood for tomorrow’s
Leeds Queer Film Festival
23-03-2013 20:33
Leeds Queer Film Festival warmly welcomes you to enjoy a showcase of queer cinema with a focus on independent and diy films.Boycott Workfare Glasgow 23rd March Photos
23-03-2013 17:14
Albany lettings paid what they owed!
23-03-2013 10:55
Kerstin’s account of how, with the help of EPTAG, she got Albany Lettings to pay what they owe!
Housing benefit pilot increases arrears and paves the way for the Bedroom Tax
23-03-2013 10:55
Rent arrears among tenants on a government pilot project that pays housing benefit directly to recipients have seen a bi
Targets and disciplinary threats pressure Jobcentre staff to sanction claimants
23-03-2013 10:55
• Inquiry launched after league tables revealed
Activists head to Swedish embassy to demand guarantee of no further extradition
23-03-2013 09:48
One Of Our Class Dies In Jail For Stealing A Gingerbreadman
22-03-2013 21:31
Repost from :
http://ianbone.wordpress.com/
Notts bedroom tax protest
22-03-2013 16:55
The first bedroom tax protest in Nottingham.
Last Saturday (The 16th) saw Nottinghams first Bedroom Tax Protest in concordance with the National Campaign which had 55 cities across the UK out at the same time. The miserable weather didn't seem to dampen the atmosphere or indeed turnout with around 300 people at its height and not really dipping below 250 throughout. A good number were from assorted parties and campaigns like the Greens or the Nottingham Pensioners Action Group (NPAG) but the majority were no more political than most people but are going to be hit hard by the proposed bedroom tax with around 5 and a half thousand liable to be hit in Nottingham (according to the Evening Post). We were graced by the 'human' face of the City Council: Graham Chapman. Skulking round the edges of the protest he was confronted on several occasions by members of the public interested in their councils position. He informed us that (I'm paraphrasing here) 'the council was seeking to minimalise the numbers of people who could be at risk of eviction by helping measure and when possible reassigning a room from that of a bedroom to a boxroom'. When he pressed on whether the council would make a commitment to not evict those unable to pay as Brighton Council has pledged. Chapman said it was unlikely and that he hoped it wouldn't have to go so far. The possibility of a judicial review was also mentioned but given our councils record on standing up to central government when it counts I have little hope on that score.
Therewere some enthusiastic speakers from the TUC and the Nottinghamshire Anti-Bedroom Taax Campaign, amongst others, who were met with riotous applause and cheers whilst distributing useful information. A public meeting was hosted by the TUC the following Tuesday with attendance at around 50-60. Nothing of substance was decided unfortunately but hopefully the follow-up meeting this Wednesday (The 27th) will yield some actual action.
