UK Public sector cuts Newswire Archive
18 Arrests Brighton TopShop Tax Dodge Demo
04-12-2010 22:24
Sat 4 Dec: 8 Superglued in 'Tax Dodger' Christmas Window Display + Brighton TopShop branch closed all day!Eight protestors arrested for superglueing themselves inside shop windows demonstrating against Sir Philip Green's tax evasion. Other protestors kettled for hours in freezing conditions leading to additional arrests and forced to give details. Part of UK Against the Cuts 'National Day of Action Against Tax Avoiders'
Fees Vote Protest London 9.12.10
04-12-2010 21:17
Sheffield Occupation and Anti-Cuts Protest
04-12-2010 21:12
Sheffield students protest against tuition fee rises and tax dodgers - Photos
04-12-2010 17:42
Sheffield Occupation Marches Against Austerity
04-12-2010 17:25
Report from Sheffield on the weekend of action against austerity.Sheffield Vodafone and Top Shop targeted in tax dodge demo
04-12-2010 15:50
Oxford Top Shop targeted in tax dodge demo
04-12-2010 15:31
Students To Attempt Vote Of No Confidence In Aaron Porter?
04-12-2010 13:10
It looks as though momentum is steadily growing for a vote of no confidence in disgraced NUS President Aaron Porter, so I thought I'd help try and drum up support for this by publicising the idea.Legal Aid to be slashed for the UK’s poorest
04-12-2010 10:40
The British Conservative/Liberal Democrat government has unveiled a green paper which heralds the end of the 60-year-old system of Legal Aid in England and Wales.University Occupation Ends; Fight Continues
04-12-2010 10:23
Brunel students protest at Vince Cable's Surgery
04-12-2010 10:22
This evening around 20 students from Brunel University visited Vince Cable's surgery in Twickenham to protest against his proposal to increase tuition fees.
This evening around 20 students from Brunel University visited Vince Cable's surgery in Twickenham to protest against his proposal to increase tuition fees.
Students set up camp outside the Business Secretary's surgery in sub-zero temperatures demanding answers for his decision to vote in favour of increasing fees. The group was joined by students from a local school, and support was offered by passers-by as well as members of the public attending surgery. The group was prevented from entering the 'public' office and so a few representatives attended to directly question the MP.
This proved fruitless, however, as the Member of Parliament's arguments were lacking in much basis or substance. When asked: "Have you thought about how to protect international students from unlimited fees?" Vince Cable replied, "Not yet." A similar tone followed throughout.
The group were then obstructed from entering the surgery in an attempt to peacefully occupy the space and threatened by a member of staff. Police arrived shortly after with two cars and a van. Threatening the group with arrest, they were told to move to the opposite side of the road invoking "Section 14." This implied that "the purpose of the persons organising it is the intimidation of others with a view to compelling them not to do an act they have a right to do, or to do an act they have a right not to do." This had no bearing on the reality of the situation.
Vince Cable was then given a Police escort away from his surgery, but not before the group blocked the road and again demanded answers. Police forcefully removed the students and Mr. Cable was able to flee without truly facing up to the group.
A video of the events is currently being compiled.
London Met University North Campus Occupation
03-12-2010 22:46
Last night some students from the London Metropolitan University occupied part of the university's North Campus in protest against the government cuts to Higher Education. They believe the suggested massive hike in fees and cuts to teaching budgets will irreparably damage student education in general and their university in particular.
A rally in support of the occupation was called for today at 12.30 pm, and this evening there's a free lecture in the university's Tower Building in Holloway road.
The occupation facebook page is at:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?id=100001888688573&v=wall
Occupation Hotline: 07775531897
Escalation Day for the Cambridge Students' Occupation.
03-12-2010 21:41
Southend lecturers say hands off EMA
03-12-2010 21:15
The South Essex College branch of the lecturers union UCU are campaigning to save the education maintenance allowance (EMA). The allowance is set to be cut by the coalition government in spending cuts and has been one of the focal points for recent student demonstrations across the country.Party at Philip Green's place. Maybe stop off to top up our phones...?
03-12-2010 19:46
UKuncut, the group that recently targetted Vodafone, are holding large scale protests against tax avoidance will take place across the country on the 4th of December. The Oxford protests will start at 12 noon on Saturday 4th at Carfax Tower.Euphoria at UCL/Slade Occupation
03-12-2010 17:55
Eviction hearing postoned - hugs, high fives and the message CU Next Tuesday delivered to UCL managementSheffield Occupation: a weekend of action against cuts
03-12-2010 15:01
County Council chief shows true colours
03-12-2010 12:34
The bigotry of Oxfordshire County Councils chief was laid bare for all to see on the 30th November, when local freemason Councillor Keith Mitchell posted on his blog how he considered those 6th form students who invaded County Hall to be nothing more than "student rabble".Full article | 2 additions | 3 comments
Students at University of Sheffield Occupation Threatened With Court Injunction
03-12-2010 12:07
