The Mayor's Question Time at City Hall, London, was disrupted several times and once briefly adjourned by a group of homelessness activists. During the jeering by the protesters, Boris Johnson was heard to be called a "wanker".
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Friday, 28 February 2014
Activists disrupt Question Time calling the Mayor a 'wanker' | Demotix.com
Activists disrupt Question Time calling the Mayor a 'wanker' | Demotix.com:
The Mayor's Question Time at City Hall, London, was disrupted several times and once briefly adjourned by a group of homelessness activists. During the jeering by the protesters, Boris Johnson was heard to be called a "wanker".
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The Mayor's Question Time at City Hall, London, was disrupted several times and once briefly adjourned by a group of homelessness activists. During the jeering by the protesters, Boris Johnson was heard to be called a "wanker".
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Starting to put together exhibition/archive of 20 + years of protest,direct action and squats.
Starting to put together exhibition/archive of 20 + years of protest,direct action and squats. It's phenomenal what we've been through over the years hundreds of squatted buildings, protest camps, thousands of demos.in the relentless quest for environmental and social justice.
Looking back over the years so many times of incredible action inspiration imagination strengths passion desperation, Eviction, Up from the Ashes to start again many times.
From Twyford down to Reclaim the streets,to the genetic protests to the International summit protests of Prague,Seattle ,Genoa and Copenhagen. From climate camps to Occupy from Eco villages to Land Reclaims the relentless drive of direct action for a better future.
We will be co-operating with Adrian Arbib a famous photographer who has documented many of the uprising times of the last 2 decades.We will be looking for help from others students,archives, photographers,graphic artists so get in touch if u want to help to tell the story of the movement of movements. Hoping to inspire young and old, especially the next generation to lift up the torch of liberation to help create the loving happy nation across the world.we are all one
Looking back over the years so many times of incredible action inspiration imagination strengths passion desperation, Eviction, Up from the Ashes to start again many times.
From Twyford down to Reclaim the streets,to the genetic protests to the International summit protests of Prague,Seattle ,Genoa and Copenhagen. From climate camps to Occupy from Eco villages to Land Reclaims the relentless drive of direct action for a better future.
We will be co-operating with Adrian Arbib a famous photographer who has documented many of the uprising times of the last 2 decades.We will be looking for help from others students,archives, photographers,graphic artists so get in touch if u want to help to tell the story of the movement of movements. Hoping to inspire young and old, especially the next generation to lift up the torch of liberation to help create the loving happy nation across the world.we are all one
Phoenixrainbow23.blogspot.co.uk I am intrested who reads this blog, from countries as far away as Brazil,Mexico,USA ,Ukraine, Russia and China, email me whats it like in your coutry lets get networking.
I am intrested who reads this blog, from countries as far away as Brazil,Mexico,USA,Ukraine,Poland,Germany Russia and China, even had some hits from Madagascar and Japan.
email me whats it like in your coutry lets get networking.
Phoenixrainbow23@gmail.com or Phoenixrainbownew on Facebook if u do that mass surveillance ting.
One of the reasons i started this blog was that they shut down phoenix rainbow on FB for networking occupy too much in early days of the rising.
Hence had to start Phoenixrainbow new.
All across the world people are struggling for better futures.The occupy movement showed us that in over a thousand cities,there was a mass popular assembly and call out for change.
Corporations and banking institutions have been taking over our democracies.
people starve and are homeless when there is enough food to feed the world.
There are probably over 3 empty buildings for every homeless person.
Recent figures in Guardian article europe has 11 million empties and 4.1 million homeless people.
Shelter is a basic human right.Surely governments who claim to represent us should make it a priority to provide housing, yet they seem more concerned with inflating false property price bubbles, to keep economies based on the fallacy of infinite growth going.
We need to start focussing on solutions rather than problems.
Using the planets resources in a sustainable way.Keep networking keep taking direct action,looking forward to hearing from the many people places and projects out there One Love Phoenix
MIPIM: London not for sale, March 6, 2.15pm - UK Indymedia
MIPIM: London not for sale, March 6, 2.15pm - UK Indymedia:
" MIPIM is the world’s biggest property fair, where our cities and our land are up for sale. It takes place in Cannes, bringing together about 20,000 investors, developers, local authorities, and banks to figure out how to carve up our cities and sell off our land. The companies which attend MIPIM, and our government “representatives” who share their champagne, are responsible for the eviction of communities, the gentrification of our neighbourhoods, and the housing crisis itself. This year, on March 12th, people in cities across Europe are taking action to denounce the sale of our cities. The actions have been called by the European Action Coalition for the Right to Housing and the City, and is supported here by the Radical Housing Network. "
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" MIPIM is the world’s biggest property fair, where our cities and our land are up for sale. It takes place in Cannes, bringing together about 20,000 investors, developers, local authorities, and banks to figure out how to carve up our cities and sell off our land. The companies which attend MIPIM, and our government “representatives” who share their champagne, are responsible for the eviction of communities, the gentrification of our neighbourhoods, and the housing crisis itself. This year, on March 12th, people in cities across Europe are taking action to denounce the sale of our cities. The actions have been called by the European Action Coalition for the Right to Housing and the City, and is supported here by the Radical Housing Network. "
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Lambeth Renters refuse meeting with local MP | Lambeth Renters
Lambeth Renters refuse meeting with local MP | Lambeth Renters:
"Facing high rents, poor standards and no security, most renters have it pretty bad. But we’re well aware that we’re not unique in having major issues with our housing. We know that the root of the housing problems faced by the majority of people is the same: a system that puts profits (and the interests of those who make them) ahead of people’s basic need and human right to decent housing. So when an email from Chuka Umunna, MP for part of Lambeth, dropped into our inbox inviting us to meet him tomorrow, we felt that we had no choice but to challenge him on his regressive stance on a related housing issue: squatting. We sent the following response:"
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"Facing high rents, poor standards and no security, most renters have it pretty bad. But we’re well aware that we’re not unique in having major issues with our housing. We know that the root of the housing problems faced by the majority of people is the same: a system that puts profits (and the interests of those who make them) ahead of people’s basic need and human right to decent housing. So when an email from Chuka Umunna, MP for part of Lambeth, dropped into our inbox inviting us to meet him tomorrow, we felt that we had no choice but to challenge him on his regressive stance on a related housing issue: squatting. We sent the following response:"
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Mission Statement | Druid Cycles CIC Southeast London
Mission Statement | Druid Cycles CIC Southeast London:
"Mission Statement Our mission is to encourage cycling as an environmentally friendly form of transport as part of a healthy and self-fulfilling lifestyle, playing our role in protecting the environment through recycling old cycles and cycle parts. We are rooted in the community and believe in exchanging community support, knowledge and materials. Druid Cycles is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC) formed to benefit the cycling community of London and surrounding areas, as well international cycling sponsorship and promotion. We provide recycling of old bicycles (and other cycles) and cycle parts so that cyclists can obtain cheaper access to owning a bicycle and to reduce the waste of old and unwanted bicycles. We accept donations of unwanted bicycles and parts."
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"Mission Statement Our mission is to encourage cycling as an environmentally friendly form of transport as part of a healthy and self-fulfilling lifestyle, playing our role in protecting the environment through recycling old cycles and cycle parts. We are rooted in the community and believe in exchanging community support, knowledge and materials. Druid Cycles is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC) formed to benefit the cycling community of London and surrounding areas, as well international cycling sponsorship and promotion. We provide recycling of old bicycles (and other cycles) and cycle parts so that cyclists can obtain cheaper access to owning a bicycle and to reduce the waste of old and unwanted bicycles. We accept donations of unwanted bicycles and parts."
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Two arrested as police raid squatting protest in Gospel Oak - News - Hampstead and Highgate Express
Two arrested as police raid squatting protest in Gospel Oak - News - Hampstead and Highgate Express:
"The campaigners said they were also protesting Section 144 of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act, which criminalises squatting in abandoned residential properties. Anna Gardener, another member of the group, said: “By using the building as a protest occupation, Section 144 cannot be applied. “We want to show the importance of being able to still use abandoned residential buildings for community protests such as ours.” As police wrestled two of the group’s members to the ground, they were then arrested. Fatima Pita, 28 and Filipo Yanis-Nikou, 27, are both set to appear at Highbury Corner Magistrates court charged with trespassing in a residential building. While the council’s properties services team informed the police of the occupation, Cllr Blackwell said he was not personally in favour of the prosecution of protesters."
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"The campaigners said they were also protesting Section 144 of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act, which criminalises squatting in abandoned residential properties. Anna Gardener, another member of the group, said: “By using the building as a protest occupation, Section 144 cannot be applied. “We want to show the importance of being able to still use abandoned residential buildings for community protests such as ours.” As police wrestled two of the group’s members to the ground, they were then arrested. Fatima Pita, 28 and Filipo Yanis-Nikou, 27, are both set to appear at Highbury Corner Magistrates court charged with trespassing in a residential building. While the council’s properties services team informed the police of the occupation, Cllr Blackwell said he was not personally in favour of the prosecution of protesters."
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Police raid crushes squatting protest in Belsize Park - London - News - London Evening Standard
Police raid crushes squatting protest in Belsize Park - London - News - London Evening Standard:
"Police have raided a building that was occupied by squatters in protest at the sell-off of public housing. About 10 people had been staying in the former council-owned property "in shifts" before officers used a battering ram to smash the front door. A man and a woman were arrested and taken away in a riot van. Another man was bundled to the pavement but later released without charge. A sergeant at the scene said the pair were held on suspicion of breaking the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012, which criminalises squatting in a residential building. The released man, who gave his name as Harris Fletcher, 23, said: "We’re here to protest about the sell-off of council housing. We came to support the people inside after hearing the police were illegally threatening to break in." The property in Southampton Road, Belsize Park, includes a former party shop and flats above. Neighbours said it had been empty and had fallen into disrepair. Camden council sold it at auction for £860,000. Two others nearby fetched £1.52 million."
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"Police have raided a building that was occupied by squatters in protest at the sell-off of public housing. About 10 people had been staying in the former council-owned property "in shifts" before officers used a battering ram to smash the front door. A man and a woman were arrested and taken away in a riot van. Another man was bundled to the pavement but later released without charge. A sergeant at the scene said the pair were held on suspicion of breaking the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012, which criminalises squatting in a residential building. The released man, who gave his name as Harris Fletcher, 23, said: "We’re here to protest about the sell-off of council housing. We came to support the people inside after hearing the police were illegally threatening to break in." The property in Southampton Road, Belsize Park, includes a former party shop and flats above. Neighbours said it had been empty and had fallen into disrepair. Camden council sold it at auction for £860,000. Two others nearby fetched £1.52 million."
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Thursday, 27 February 2014
Camden, London: Two charged with Section 144 after council house occupied in protest of sell-offs and then evicted
Camden, London: Two charged with Section 144 after council house occupied in protest of sell-offs and then evicted:
"Camden, London: Two charged with Section 144 after council house occupied in protest of sell-offs and then evicted"
"Camden, London: Two charged with Section 144 after council house occupied in protest of sell-offs and then evicted"
Update 25-02 11pm: Both people charged with Section 144 and bailed for plea hearing next month in Highbury Corner Magistrates Court.
Update 25/02 12pm: Police broke in to arrest two people on suspicion of Section 144 LASPO (see video).
Update 24/02 5pm: Police have showed up and said “Oh it’s a protest, happy days” and within two minutes all four cop cars left.
Article from 23-02 12pm: Camden Housing Action Group is occupying council property on Southampton road to protest against its selling off to private developers.
Camden council has promised to the residents of Camden that no residential housing stock would be sold off, but non residential properties such as land and garages would be sold to fund new housing.
Without any consultation or public announcement Camden council broke its promise by offering up for auction several residential properties on Southampton road.
Camden housing action group is calling on Camden council to withdraw the properties from the sale, issue an explanation and confirm that no further sell offs will take place in the future.
Anna Gardener, a member of Camden housing action group said:
“Our occupation is a protest at the mass sell-off of desperately needed council housing in our borough, and the whole of London, which is exacerbating the housing crisis and amounts to social cleansing as low income residents are forced out of zones 1 and 2.
“Our occupation is also a challenge to section 144 of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders act which criminalises squatting in abandoned residential properties. By using the building as a protest occupation, section 144 cannot be applied. We want to show the importance of being able to still use abandoned residential buildings for community protests such as ours. Criminalising squatting will only make the housing crisis worse, undermining the right to shelter and protest.”
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Homes Not Jails! - UK Indymedia
Homes Not Jails! - UK Indymedia:
Boris was in good jovial form and managed very well to evade difficult questions.
Suddenly a group of people, who had been sitting directly opposite Boris's view displayed signs of 'Home not Jails' A member of staff / security approached and asked them not to display the signs. This was ignored and the group became vocal 'Why are you criminalizing the homeless?'
More security arrived and people were ushered out. One man was physically lifted and carried out.
'Whose streets? Our streets! was chanted. It was never the less peaceful and order was quickly restored and the meeting called to resume at 11.14
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Boris was in good jovial form and managed very well to evade difficult questions.
Suddenly a group of people, who had been sitting directly opposite Boris's view displayed signs of 'Home not Jails' A member of staff / security approached and asked them not to display the signs. This was ignored and the group became vocal 'Why are you criminalizing the homeless?'
More security arrived and people were ushered out. One man was physically lifted and carried out.
'Whose streets? Our streets! was chanted. It was never the less peaceful and order was quickly restored and the meeting called to resume at 11.14
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Wednesday, 26 February 2014
Squat law resistance Two arrests after council house occupied & evicted in protest of sell-offs & evicted - UK Indymedia
Two arrests after council house occupied & evi in protest of sell-offs & evicted - UK Indymedia
"Two arrests after council house occupied & evicted in protest of sell-offs & evicted"
Press release 24/02 from Housing Action Lambeth & Southwark:
http://housingactionsouthwarkandlambeth.wordpress.com
Camden Housing Action Group is occupying council property on Southampton road to protest against its selling off to private developers.
Camden council has promised to the residents of Camden that no residential housing stock would be sold off, but non residential properties such as land and garages would be sold to fund new housing.
Without any consultation or public announcement Camden council broke its promise by offering up for auction several residential properties on Southampton road.
Camden housing action group is calling on Camden council to withdraw the properties from the sale, issue an explanation and confirm that no further sell offs will take place in the future.
Anna Gardener, a member of Camden housing action group said:
“Our occupation is a protest at the mass sell-off of desperately needed council housing in our borough, and the whole of London, which is exacerbating the housing crisis and amounts to social cleansing as low income residents are forced out of zones 1 and 2.
“Our occupation is also a challenge to section 144 of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders act which criminalises squatting in abandoned residential properties. By using the building as a protest occupation, section 144 cannot be applied. We want to show the importance of being able to still use abandoned residential buildings for community protests such as ours. Criminalising squatting will only make the housing crisis worse, undermining the right to shelter and protest.”
Photo opportunities – There will be banners on the building so people can take photographs from the street. We will try and get some photos up online soon – please contact camdenhag [at] gmail [dot] com for more info.
Phoenix says keep these kind of housing protest squat occupations of residential buildings are on the increase and we can make the draconian undemocratic anti squat law un workable,
The law states it is illegal to live in a squatted residential,but if we are occupying it on a temporary or rota basis,as a protest,then it may not be covered by the law, its usefull to have another bail address (like the old protest days),and state clearly to police on camera that it is a protest occupation.
Banners with protest slogans and Shelter is a basic human right may help.
Take action fuck the false housing crisis.Europe has 11million empty buildings,4.1 million homeless people, thats nearly 3 buildings for every homless person.
keep networking,keep occupying viva the resistance.
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"Two arrests after council house occupied & evicted in protest of sell-offs & evicted"
Press release 24/02 from Housing Action Lambeth & Southwark:
http://housingactionsouthwarkandlambeth.wordpress.com Camden Housing Action Group is occupying council property on Southampton road to protest against its selling off to private developers.
Camden council has promised to the residents of Camden that no residential housing stock would be sold off, but non residential properties such as land and garages would be sold to fund new housing.
Without any consultation or public announcement Camden council broke its promise by offering up for auction several residential properties on Southampton road.
Camden housing action group is calling on Camden council to withdraw the properties from the sale, issue an explanation and confirm that no further sell offs will take place in the future.
Anna Gardener, a member of Camden housing action group said:
“Our occupation is a protest at the mass sell-off of desperately needed council housing in our borough, and the whole of London, which is exacerbating the housing crisis and amounts to social cleansing as low income residents are forced out of zones 1 and 2.
“Our occupation is also a challenge to section 144 of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders act which criminalises squatting in abandoned residential properties. By using the building as a protest occupation, section 144 cannot be applied. We want to show the importance of being able to still use abandoned residential buildings for community protests such as ours. Criminalising squatting will only make the housing crisis worse, undermining the right to shelter and protest.”
Photo opportunities – There will be banners on the building so people can take photographs from the street. We will try and get some photos up online soon – please contact camdenhag [at] gmail [dot] com for more info.
Homepage: The law states it is illegal to live in a squatted residential,but if we are occupying it on a temporary or rota basis,as a protest,then it may not be covered by the law, its usefull to have another bail address (like the old protest days),and state clearly to police on camera that it is a protest occupation.
Banners with protest slogans and Shelter is a basic human right may help.
Take action fuck the false housing crisis.Europe has 11million empty buildings,4.1 million homeless people, thats nearly 3 buildings for every homless person.
keep networking,keep occupying viva the resistance.
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News | First Nations in British Columbia
News | First Nations in British Columbia
"News on Aboriginal issues is gathered from a variety of sources and reposted here. If you'd like us to post your news, let us know on our contact page. The Next Big Aboriginal Law Case at the Supreme Court The Keewatin appeal will be the next major Aboriginal law case heard by the Supreme Court of Canada. "
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"News on Aboriginal issues is gathered from a variety of sources and reposted here. If you'd like us to post your news, let us know on our contact page. The Next Big Aboriginal Law Case at the Supreme Court The Keewatin appeal will be the next major Aboriginal law case heard by the Supreme Court of Canada. "
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Camden squats link up n co-ordinate tues 4th march
Camden Squats Link Up. Lets coordinate, share and create events and workshops. Meet directly after Phoenixs workshop, a great chance to act together on what you have just learnt. Creating community, Tuesday 4th March 7pm @ The Squatted Leisure Centre on Underhill Street. Contact 07404293006 please share
How to set up a community centre project with Phoenix 20 years of experience in one hour on Tuesday 4th of March 7 PM at The squatted Camden leisure centre under hill st
How to set up a community centre project with Phoenix 20 years of experience in one hour on Tuesday 4th of March 7 PM at The squatted Camden leisure centre under hill st Street off Arlington rd parrallel to Camden high st.( suggested donation £1) Network it love Phoenixrainbow23.blogspot.co.uk
Spain's crash landlords: empty homes spawn black housing market | World news | The Guardian
Spain's crash landlords: empty homes spawn black housing market | World news | The Guardian:
"The hundreds of thousands of empty homes across Madrid has spawned a black market for cheap housing in which groups illegally break into, and then let, repossessed properties. Almost all the cases involving the properties, most of which now belong to Spanish banks, are identical, said Vicente Pérez, from a residents group, the Federación Regional de Asociaciones de Vecinos de Madrid: "Somebody goes and kicks in the door. Once he's in, the others come – and they sell the place.""
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"The hundreds of thousands of empty homes across Madrid has spawned a black market for cheap housing in which groups illegally break into, and then let, repossessed properties. Almost all the cases involving the properties, most of which now belong to Spanish banks, are identical, said Vicente Pérez, from a residents group, the Federación Regional de Asociaciones de Vecinos de Madrid: "Somebody goes and kicks in the door. Once he's in, the others come – and they sell the place.""
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Tuesday, 25 February 2014
Rust and Glitter a short film on squatting and the creative uses ofthem.
<iframe src="//player.vimeo.com/video/65842077" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/65842077">Rust & Glitter</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/matthewenever">Matthew Enever</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>
Follow this link if embed not work http://vimeo.com/65842077
Follow this link if embed not work http://vimeo.com/65842077
A well put together short film on the creativity within squats.Liked the shots of Temporary Autonomous Arts.Note that it is still legal to squat pubs, as when the legislation was passed the govt minister replied to a question in parliament stating that pubs would be exempt. this has not stopped police trying to push it saying there is residential above the pub area.Know your rights stand firm.Say ministers in Parliament said pubs would not be included in the new section 144 legislation.
Keep Squatting keep creating viva the resistance keep networking.
You can't kill the spirit
Phoenix on Russia Today News 350mn pounds worth of property empty as social housing wait list grows
Good piece raising awareness of the untold empties,much edited down but got some good points out.
The housing crisis is false and created by restricting the supply,governments allow land banking and buy to leave/rot.Houses should be used for homes not investment banking.
Use the 1.5 milion buildings for homes,community projects and to create employment in their repair and renovation.
Homes for all Squat the lot.
Scandal of Europe's 11million empty homes | Society | The Guardian
Scandal of Europe's 11m empty homes | Society | The Guardian:
"More than 11m homes lie empty across Europe – enough to house all of the continent's homeless twice over – according to figures collated by the Guardian from across the EU. In Spain more than 3.4m homes lie vacant, in excess of 2m homes are empty in each of France and Italy, 1.8m in Germany and more than 700,000 in the UK. There are also a large numbers of vacant homes in Ireland, Greece, Portugal and several other countries, according to information collated by the Guardian."
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"More than 11m homes lie empty across Europe – enough to house all of the continent's homeless twice over – according to figures collated by the Guardian from across the EU. In Spain more than 3.4m homes lie vacant, in excess of 2m homes are empty in each of France and Italy, 1.8m in Germany and more than 700,000 in the UK. There are also a large numbers of vacant homes in Ireland, Greece, Portugal and several other countries, according to information collated by the Guardian."
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Broken Barnet: From Bishops Avenue to Strawberry Vale, or: how not to be poor, in Broken Barnet
Broken Barnet: From Bishops Avenue to Strawberry Vale, or: how not to be poor, in Broken Barnet:
"Or rather these areas include some of the most expensive properties in the UK, but of course: a house is not always a home, and in keeping with the ethos of Broken Barnet, a house is more properly an investment, and a safeguard against a life less favourable, should your everyday life as the dictator of a developing world country, the member of a royal family in an absolute monarchy, or the capitalist Czar of a non tax paying corporation, end in tears, a quick flight to the UK - and an anonymous end in a tree-lined boulevard of broken dreams, here in Broken Barnet. "
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"Or rather these areas include some of the most expensive properties in the UK, but of course: a house is not always a home, and in keeping with the ethos of Broken Barnet, a house is more properly an investment, and a safeguard against a life less favourable, should your everyday life as the dictator of a developing world country, the member of a royal family in an absolute monarchy, or the capitalist Czar of a non tax paying corporation, end in tears, a quick flight to the UK - and an anonymous end in a tree-lined boulevard of broken dreams, here in Broken Barnet. "
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Monday, 24 February 2014
The radiation risks of nuclear and fracking and how do we transform the energy system?dr Ian fairlie Bristol
THIS Wednesday 26 February In solidarity with frack free February THE SCIENTIST and the ACTIVIST : The radiation risks of nuclear and fracking and how do we transform the energy system?dr Ian fairlie and Nikki Clarke 7-9pm Hamilton house, stokescroft, bristol bs1 3qy. Facecrack-events/6730878327351541. pls frwd.
Slumdog Billionaire - Britain's most expensive squats Phoenix on Russia Today
This is smaller piece we did other week on Bishops avenue.Link soon to larger piece that went out on Russia Today news,to its millions of viewers.
Cant believe the quote from Estate Agent " no one in their right mind would keep a building empty for longer than necessary."
Well there must be a lot of property investors,out of their right mind, out there land banking and buying to leave empty,just to accumulate more property value.Our government encourages the rotting housing market in the UK.
Homes for all is possible when there is 1.5 million empty buildings in the UK.
900,000 residential buildings (Empty Homes Agency Figures ) and 600,000 non residential /commercial properties (that its still legal to squat) Go on Just Do It!!!!!
Street Homelessness has doubled since the government criminalised residential squatting.
Today housing campaigners from Camden Housing Action Group squatted a council house that was for sale as a housing protest and the Police declined to arrest them, as they were occupying it as a protest rather than as somewhere to live.This is the third building occupied in this way and the Police have refused to arrest,after consulting with their inspectors.
This draconian law against sheltering in empty buildings is beginning to become un workable,viva the resistance.
Stop Boris selling our city at MIPIM! March 6th, City Hall, 2.15pm
Stop Boris selling our city at MIPIM! March 6th, City Hall, 2.15pm
MIPIM is the world’s biggest property fair, where our cities and our land are up for sale. It takes place in Cannes, bringing together about 20,000 investors, developers, local authorities, and banks to figure out how to carve up our cities and sell off our land.
The companies which attend MIPIM, and our government “representatives” who share their champagne, are responsible for the eviction of communities, the gentrification of our neighbourhoods, and the housing crisis itself.
This year, on March 12th, people in cities across Europe are taking action to denounce the sale of our cities. The actions have been called by the European Action Coalition for the Right to Housing and the City, and is supported here by the Radical Housing Network.
People in London are organising, and plans are brewing. We don't want Boris Johnson and local councils selling our homes,because we have the rage that comes from our experience of corporate control. We are for quality, secure, truly affordable housing for all, and we will get it.
Join us, 6th March, 2.15pm, outside City Hall. Bring stories of your life in the housing crisis, or your struggle against it.
Bring For Sale signs - a prize will be awarded for the borough with the most!
STOP TTIP The US/EU Free Trade agreement (also known as The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) or The Transatlantic Free Trade Area (TAFTA)) is the largest free trade agreement ever negotiated and the details of it are being negotiated in secret and the mainstream media is hauntingly silent about it
STOP TTIP:
" The US/EU Free Trade agreement (also known as The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) or The Transatlantic Free Trade Area (TAFTA)) is the largest free trade agreement ever negotiated and the details of it are being negotiated in secret and the mainstream media is hauntingly silent about it. The European states are being represented by the European Trade Commission which as it was revealed brilliantly in a documentary called the Brussels Business, is powerfully influenced by corporate interests."
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" The US/EU Free Trade agreement (also known as The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) or The Transatlantic Free Trade Area (TAFTA)) is the largest free trade agreement ever negotiated and the details of it are being negotiated in secret and the mainstream media is hauntingly silent about it. The European states are being represented by the European Trade Commission which as it was revealed brilliantly in a documentary called the Brussels Business, is powerfully influenced by corporate interests."
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Urgent challenge laws on squatting Residential council house squatted,cops expected, in need of outside support! 11a southampton road nw5 4js
Residential council house squatted,cops expected, in need of outside support! 11a southampton road nw5 4js
Standing Our Ground: A short film about the Combe Haven campaign | Combe Haven Defenders"What we want is a public transport system that really serves the needs of our communities"
Standing Our Ground: A short film about the Combe Haven campaign | Combe Haven Defenders:
very intresting film many parralels with 90s protests.
"What we want is a public transport system that really serves the needs of our communities" great quote,should be made a reality.
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very intresting film many parralels with 90s protests.
"What we want is a public transport system that really serves the needs of our communities" great quote,should be made a reality.
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Combe Haven Defenders | Stop Osborne's Roads to Nowhere: Stop the Bexhill-Hastings Link Road
Combe Haven Defenders | Stop Osborne's Roads to Nowhere: Stop the Bexhill-Hastings Link Road: "COMBE HAVEN DEFENDERS
Stop Osborne's Roads to Nowhere: Stop the Bexhill-Hastings Link Road"
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WTF Govt tells planners " ignore carbon emissions when making decisions" URGENT ACTION: please take 5 minutes to respond to the government's draft roads policy, a disaster in the making. The deadline for responding is Feb 26, so please do it now!
URGENT ACTION: please take 5 minutes to respond to the government's draft roads policy, a disaster in the making. The deadline for responding is Feb 26, so please do it now!
The Government has published a draft National Policy Statement aimed at building new roads for 40% more car, van and lorry trips by 2040. You can see it in full here: http://wordpress.us6.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=5784b0db3fb706a72bba27322&id=1da801d9cf&e=850baeedda
The new policy would let massive road-building plans take precedence over damage to nature, the countryside and precious landscapes. It would allow thousands of extra lanes of road capacity, increase car dependency and choke our towns and cities with traffic we could otherwise avoid. The Government's own evidence shows people are already choosing better ways to travel where they can: traffic UK-wide is now lower than it was ten years ago.
Most outrageously, climate pledges are brushed under the carpet with a clause that prevents campaigners objecting to road projects on the grounds of carbon emissions.
Saying that other policies will 'offset' the impact of more car travel, the draft policy tells planning examiners to ignore carbon emissions when making decisions.
Please take 5 minutes to object: you can do so here: http://wordpress.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5784b0db3fb706a72bba27322&id=283c87d46a&e=850baeedda.
www.combehavendefenders.org.uk
The Government has published a draft National Policy Statement aimed at building new roads for 40% more car, van and lorry trips by 2040. You can see it in full here: http://wordpress.us6.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=5784b0db3fb706a72bba27322&id=1da801d9cf&e=850baeedda
The new policy would let massive road-building plans take precedence over damage to nature, the countryside and precious landscapes. It would allow thousands of extra lanes of road capacity, increase car dependency and choke our towns and cities with traffic we could otherwise avoid. The Government's own evidence shows people are already choosing better ways to travel where they can: traffic UK-wide is now lower than it was ten years ago.
Most outrageously, climate pledges are brushed under the carpet with a clause that prevents campaigners objecting to road projects on the grounds of carbon emissions.
Saying that other policies will 'offset' the impact of more car travel, the draft policy tells planning examiners to ignore carbon emissions when making decisions.
Please take 5 minutes to object: you can do so here: http://wordpress.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5784b0db3fb706a72bba27322&id=283c87d46a&e=850baeedda.
www.combehavendefenders.org.uk
Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 - Impact Assessment - e-petitions
Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 - Impact Assessment - e-petitions: "Drug related harms and the costs to society remain high in Britain, with a growing consensus that the current enforcement led approach is not working. In recent months the independent UK Drugs Policy Commission has highlighted the fact that Government is spending around £3 billion a year on a policy that is often self-defeating; and the Home Affairs Select Committee has concluded Government action is needed "now, more than ever" to consider all the alternatives to our failing drug laws and learn from countries that have adopted a more evidence based approach"
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Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 - Impact Assessment - e-petitions
Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 - Impact Assessment - e-petitions: "Drug related harms and the costs to society remain high in Britain, with a growing consensus that the current enforcement led approach is not working. In recent months the independent UK Drugs Policy Commission has highlighted the fact that Government is spending around £3 billion a year on a policy that is often self-defeating; and the Home Affairs Select Committee has concluded Government action is needed "now, more than ever" to consider all the alternatives to our failing drug laws and learn from countries that have adopted a more evidence based approach"
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RealDemocracy WorkingGroup !! Please sign and share, only two days left!! Created by Caroline Lucas. Russell Brand stated: Almost 2,000 young people die in the UK each year from taking illegal drugs of uncertain potency, that they can only get hold of on the illegal market. Leading police, doctors, and politicians agree prohibition has completely failed
!! Please sign and share, only two days left!! Created by Caroline Lucas. Russell Brand stated: Almost 2,000 young people die in the UK each year from taking illegal drugs of uncertain potency, that they can only get hold of on the illegal market. Leading police, doctors, and politicians agree prohibition has completely failed to curb addiction and instead is costing the UK £3 billion a year.
Over 100,000 Britons are arrested every year for using drugs – and of course it is the poor and minority users who are targeted, not the rich and powerful.
You may as well know that I believe contemporary democracy to be a meaningless charade designed to placate and distract - but I'm willing to be proved wrong. There’s a chance to start the debate, begin a sane and effective policy and save lives: Nick Clegg says he wants reform (at the moment- so act quick before he changes his mind) and the anomalously trustworthy MP Caroline Lucas has started a campaign to call for a full review of UK drugs policy. But we only have days to get 100,000 of us to join her so the government will be forced to debate it in Parliament. It will take 90-100 seconds (depending on typing skills). Please sign this thing:
http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/45969
Over 100,000 Britons are arrested every year for using drugs – and of course it is the poor and minority users who are targeted, not the rich and powerful.
You may as well know that I believe contemporary democracy to be a meaningless charade designed to placate and distract - but I'm willing to be proved wrong. There’s a chance to start the debate, begin a sane and effective policy and save lives: Nick Clegg says he wants reform (at the moment- so act quick before he changes his mind) and the anomalously trustworthy MP Caroline Lucas has started a campaign to call for a full review of UK drugs policy. But we only have days to get 100,000 of us to join her so the government will be forced to debate it in Parliament. It will take 90-100 seconds (depending on typing skills). Please sign this thing:
http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/45969
Locals occupy Barnstaple pub to stop it being knocked down - ITV News
Locals occupy Barnstaple pub to stop it being knocked down - ITV News: "Locals occupy Barnstaple pub to stop it being knocked down"
Gwan with the direct action ,locals say we need a space to meet.
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Gwan with the direct action ,locals say we need a space to meet.
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North Devon Community Squat Local Pub - UK Indymedia
North Devon Community Squat Local Pub - UK Indymedia:
"North Devon Community Squat Local Pub"
Local community space occupied.
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"North Devon Community Squat Local Pub"
Local community space occupied.
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38 Degrees | Blog | NHS: What is the Hospital Closure Clause?
38 Degrees | Blog | NHS: What is the Hospital Closure Clause?:
"NHS: WHAT IS THE HOSPITAL CLOSURE CLAUSE?"
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"NHS: WHAT IS THE HOSPITAL CLOSURE CLAUSE?"
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WTF Save some hospitals support the NHS check 38 degrees and take some direct action
| Jeremy Hunt is trying to sneak through a law which will give him the power to quickly close any local hospitalwithout listening to local people. No hospital is safe. He’s changing the rules after losing twice in court trying to close Lewisham Hospital against the wishes of local people, doctors and nurses. The sweeping new law - the 'hospital closure clause' of the Care Bill - will give the government the power to shut down any hospital, in as little as 40 days, regardless of how well the hospital is performing. [1] Jeremy Hunt is hell-bent on pushing this through. And time’s not on our side. It could be as little as one week before MPs vote this sinister threat into a reality. If we’re going to have a chance of stopping Jeremy Hunt we need to throw the kitchen sink at this. And we need to move fast. Vote now to decide whether or not we should launch a big campaign. Yes or No? Our NHS is precious. And it’s important that we know hospitals, accident and emergency and maternity services are there for us in moments of crisis and joy. It’s terrifying to imagine the government having the power to close any hospital without hearing the wishes of the local community. It’s going to be tough to stop Jeremy Hunt. But we’ve done it before - twice in Lewisham alone. And if enough of us are keen, there are exciting possibilities for next steps. And new tactics we could try which would take even Jeremy Hunt by surprise! The 38 Degrees staff team sit down on Monday morning to plan out the week ahead and decide on how we split up staff resources. The most important factor when making those decisions is what 38 Degrees members think. Should trying to stop the hospital closure clause be 38 Degrees' top priority over the next few weeks? Please vote now to help decide whether to launch a big campaign by clicking on the buttons below. Thanks for being involved, Becky, Ian, Rebecca, David and the rest of the 38 Degrees team PS: A study of NHS foundation trusts in England has found the number of those in financial trouble has nearly doubled in a year from 21 to 39. Jeremy Hunt has shown before he’s willing to close good hospitals to bail out ones which are struggling - this law would allow him to do this, even if local patients and doctors were strongly against it. [3] NOTES [1] What is the Hospital Closure Clause. Read more on our blog here: http://blog.38degrees.org.uk/ [2] BBC News: Rise in NHS Foundation Trusts with deficit, says Monitor hospitals http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/ |
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Sunday, 23 February 2014
A New Cold War? Ukraine Violence Escalates, Leaked Tape Suggests U.S. Was Plotting Coup | Democracy Now!
A New Cold War? Ukraine Violence Escalates, Leaked Tape Suggests U.S. Was Plotting Coup | Democracy Now!
http://www.democracynow.org/2014/2/20/a_new_cold_war_ukraine_violence
The situation in Ukraine is very complex with many sides to this struggle,this interview explains some of the undercurrents.It also raises important questions about the how US and EU have affected the situation.
View with an open mind and keep researching.
http://www.democracynow.org/2014/2/20/a_new_cold_war_ukraine_violence
The situation in Ukraine is very complex with many sides to this struggle,this interview explains some of the undercurrents.It also raises important questions about the how US and EU have affected the situation.
View with an open mind and keep researching.
Thursday, 20 February 2014
Urgent support needed Calais migrant solidarity fascists attacking squatted farm now
Urgent support needed in Calais,ahead of 2morrow's demo,number of fascists is increasing. Please come to support the antifa block,call 07448002652 for details.
Update
Urgent callout t, please bring ur ass to calais. 7 of us in a squatted farm. 40 fascists breaking roof with weapons & rocks. Bring numbers. Pls fwd.
Update
Urgent callout t, please bring ur ass to calais. 7 of us in a squatted farm. 40 fascists breaking roof with weapons & rocks. Bring numbers. Pls fwd.
Camden leisure Centre Squat day of free workshops this Saturday 22nd February everyone welcome 11 AM onwards Meditation Parkour body movement yoga dinner massage circus skills tango and much more
Boom!This saturday 22nd is a day of Free workshops to get your body and mind moving. Everyone is welcome even your Grandma! Doors open 11am.Camden NW1 7HP. Spread the word.
12pm-1.30pm Mind Control, 1.45pm-2.45pm Dynamic Meditation, 3pm-4pm Introduction to Parkour, 3pm-4pm Body Movement, 4.15pm-5.15pm Kundalini Yoga, 5.15pm-6.15pm Delicious Dinner for Donation, 6.15pm-7.15pm Hawaiian Massage, 6.15pm- Circus Skills, 7.30pm-8.30pm Tango, 7.30pm-8.30pm Liberation project (body painting); 7.30pm-8.30pm Raw Chocolate Making. Big love
12pm-1.30pm Mind Control, 1.45pm-2.45pm Dynamic Meditation, 3pm-4pm Introduction to Parkour, 3pm-4pm Body Movement, 4.15pm-5.15pm Kundalini Yoga, 5.15pm-6.15pm Delicious Dinner for Donation, 6.15pm-7.15pm Hawaiian Massage, 6.15pm- Circus Skills, 7.30pm-8.30pm Tango, 7.30pm-8.30pm Liberation project (body painting); 7.30pm-8.30pm Raw Chocolate Making. Big love
ClientEarth - environmental law, environmental justice, air, oceans, energy, climate, forests, toxics, health
ClientEarth - environmental law, environmental justice, air, oceans, energy, climate, forests, toxics, health:
"Press release: EU targets UK over illegal traffic pollution... Consultation response: ClientEarth responds to DG Competition about draft guidelines on environmental and energy aid for 2014-2020... European environmental law: Read two newly posted essays from Ludwig Krämer, director of ClientEarth's European Union Aarhus Centre... Law Society Awards: We are delighted to have won a Law Society Excellence Award... Aarhus Centre: ClientEarth opens a centre offering citizens' groups advice on access to justice and EU transparency... "
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"Press release: EU targets UK over illegal traffic pollution... Consultation response: ClientEarth responds to DG Competition about draft guidelines on environmental and energy aid for 2014-2020... European environmental law: Read two newly posted essays from Ludwig Krämer, director of ClientEarth's European Union Aarhus Centre... Law Society Awards: We are delighted to have won a Law Society Excellence Award... Aarhus Centre: ClientEarth opens a centre offering citizens' groups advice on access to justice and EU transparency... "
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BBC News - EU Commission launches legal action over UK air quality
BBC News - EU Commission launches legal action over UK air quality:
"The European Commission has launched legal proceedings against the UK for failing to deal with air pollution. The EU says that levels of nitrogen dioxide, mainly from diesel engines, are "excessive" in many British cities. The Commission says that this gas can lead to major respiratory illnesses and premature deaths. Britain was supposed to meet EU limits by 2010, but the government admits that London won't achieve this standard until 2025. The UK's problem with dirty air stems from the EU's air pollution directive, which came into force in 2008."
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"The European Commission has launched legal proceedings against the UK for failing to deal with air pollution. The EU says that levels of nitrogen dioxide, mainly from diesel engines, are "excessive" in many British cities. The Commission says that this gas can lead to major respiratory illnesses and premature deaths. Britain was supposed to meet EU limits by 2010, but the government admits that London won't achieve this standard until 2025. The UK's problem with dirty air stems from the EU's air pollution directive, which came into force in 2008."
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It's Now Illegal To Be Homeless USA and UK both criminalising homeless
It's Now Illegal To Be Homeless:
Phoenix says "Also check my blog few days ago on the Met Police in London making it a crime to be rough sleeping in 6 central London boroughs.
http://phoenixrainbow23.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/met-plans-to-criminalise-homelessness.html
What the fuck they criminalise residential squatting ( homeless people sheltering themselves in some of the 900,000 empty residential buildings)
Then they declare it illegal to sleep rough. Homes not Jails. It costs £40,000 per year to keep someone in prison.
Homes for all campaign tenants and squatters unite.
The injustice and undemocratic actions of this government is blatant. Enuff is Enuff,take action occupy space and share, non residential squatting is still legal. Viva the resistance.
When they start rounding up the most marginalised and vulnerable in our society,its time to wake up and take action.Because when they've imprisoned the squatters,the travellers and the homeless you know who they come for next. Fuck this government tyrrany.Shelter is a basic human right, there are enough homes and food for all,time to share ,begin the Earth repair Love n resistance phoenix"
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It’s now illegal to be homeless, at least in Columbia, South Carolina. Homeless people are set to be shipped off to a camp on the outskirts of town – but the kicker is that the shelter only has 250 beds, which are available on a first come, first serve basis. Once you’re in the camp, there’s no way of leaving, and there’s no room for the other thousand homeless residents left in the city. Sound too crazy to be true? Just wach the video below.
And it’s not just the homeless who will have a tougher time. People and organizations that wish to support or feed the homeless must pay a fee and obtain a permit 15 days in advance. One affected charity, Food Not Bombs, said they now will have to pay at least $120 to host their weekly free meal picnic, in which they offer free food to anyone who needs it. The organization has been holding these free picnics in Finlay Park every Sunday for the last 12 years.
According to the group’s organizer Judith Turnipseed, “We have no formal organization. We don’t have a 501(c)(3). We’re just a group of people who come to the park and bring food and share it with anyone who comes. That includes people who are homeless, and people who have a home but are hungry. It’s a people’s picnic.”
The government of Columbia has even removed several public benches from downtown areas, and have encouraged citizens to be ready to call police if they see anyone suspected of being homeless. Do you think that this is the job of the government, or have they stepped too far?
Phoenix says "Also check my blog few days ago on the Met Police in London making it a crime to be rough sleeping in 6 central London boroughs.
http://phoenixrainbow23.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/met-plans-to-criminalise-homelessness.html
What the fuck they criminalise residential squatting ( homeless people sheltering themselves in some of the 900,000 empty residential buildings)
Then they declare it illegal to sleep rough. Homes not Jails. It costs £40,000 per year to keep someone in prison.
Homes for all campaign tenants and squatters unite.
The injustice and undemocratic actions of this government is blatant. Enuff is Enuff,take action occupy space and share, non residential squatting is still legal. Viva the resistance.
When they start rounding up the most marginalised and vulnerable in our society,its time to wake up and take action.Because when they've imprisoned the squatters,the travellers and the homeless you know who they come for next. Fuck this government tyrrany.Shelter is a basic human right, there are enough homes and food for all,time to share ,begin the Earth repair Love n resistance phoenix"
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URGENT CALL OUT: Defend the Barton Moss Camp - Oppose the iGas Convoys - UK Indymedia
URGENT CALL OUT: Defend the Barton Moss Camp - Oppose the iGas Convoys - UK Indymedia:
"Frack Free Greater Manchester have issued an urgent call out for support for the Barton Moss Community Protection Camp this Friday morning. "
As many as possible Greater Manchester residents, trades unionists and anti-fracking campaigners are needed to help show the strength of public opposition to the notice of eviction
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"Frack Free Greater Manchester have issued an urgent call out for support for the Barton Moss Community Protection Camp this Friday morning. "
As many as possible Greater Manchester residents, trades unionists and anti-fracking campaigners are needed to help show the strength of public opposition to the notice of eviction
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Wednesday, 19 February 2014
Fri21st opening of free laundry space,ecowashing soap workshop,music,exhibition,food,drinks.6-11pm.91Tollington wayN7 6FD.wash clothes free and soap the system!
Fri21st opening of free laundry space,ecowashing soap workshop,music,exhibition,food,drinks.6-11pm.91Tollington wayN7 6FD.wash clothes free and soap the system!
**THE SQUATTERS ARE COMING!** High court sheriffs coming thurs 6am to illegally evict 11 terrace road E9 7es, please support us! Crash space + barricading fun times tonight. Fight back against illegal eviction! Squalidarity!!
**THE SQUATTERS ARE COMING!** High court sheriffs coming thurs 6am to illegally evict 11 terrace road E9 7es, please support us! Crash space + barricading fun times tonight. Fight back against illegal eviction! Squalidarity!!
QueerLondonSquatting in the 70sFilmPremiere,19.2.@7pm, congress house,grt russell st wc1b 3ls.Discover yr roots and the amazing legacy of the brixton fairies.
QueerLondonSquatting in the 70sFilmPremiere,19.2.@7pm, congress house,grt russell st wc1b 3ls.Discover yr roots and the amazing legacy of the brixton fairies.
Tuesday, 18 February 2014
Shamanic & Noisy Parrot beatboxing at Earth Circus Evolution Cabaret
Sick beatboxing from Shamanic and festival favourite noisy parrot, they built it up and the crowd and atmosphere went wild check part 2 up next.
Top squat slop at holloway post office 482 this thursday. Food from 7, film lion's den at 8, games till 11. Donations for phone.
Top squat slop at holloway post office 482 this thursday. Food from 7, film lion's den at 8, games till 11. Donations for phone.
US drug policy fuels push for legal pot worldwide - Story
US drug policy fuels push for legal pot worldwide - Story:
"WASHINGTON - In a former colonial mansion in Jamaica, politicians huddle to discuss trying to ease marijuana laws in the land of the late reggae musician and cannabis evangelist Bob Marley. In Morocco, one of the world's top producers of the concentrated pot known as hashish, two leading political parties want to legalize its cultivation, at least for medical and industrial use. And in Argentina, the nation's drug czar, a Catholic priest who has long served in its drug-ravaged slums, is calling for a public debate about regulating marijuana. From the Americas to Europe to North Africa and beyond, the marijuana legalization movement is gaining unprecedented traction — a nod to successful efforts in Colorado, Washington state and the small South American nation of Uruguay, which in December became the first country to approve nationwide pot legalization."
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"WASHINGTON - In a former colonial mansion in Jamaica, politicians huddle to discuss trying to ease marijuana laws in the land of the late reggae musician and cannabis evangelist Bob Marley. In Morocco, one of the world's top producers of the concentrated pot known as hashish, two leading political parties want to legalize its cultivation, at least for medical and industrial use. And in Argentina, the nation's drug czar, a Catholic priest who has long served in its drug-ravaged slums, is calling for a public debate about regulating marijuana. From the Americas to Europe to North Africa and beyond, the marijuana legalization movement is gaining unprecedented traction — a nod to successful efforts in Colorado, Washington state and the small South American nation of Uruguay, which in December became the first country to approve nationwide pot legalization."
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US drug policy fuels push for legal pot worldwide - Story
US drug policy fuels push for legal pot worldwide - Story:
"WASHINGTON - In a former colonial mansion in Jamaica, politicians huddle to discuss trying to ease marijuana laws in the land of the late reggae musician and cannabis evangelist Bob Marley. In Morocco, one of the world's top producers of the concentrated pot known as hashish, two leading political parties want to legalize its cultivation, at least for medical and industrial use. And in Argentina, the nation's drug czar, a Catholic priest who has long served in its drug-ravaged slums, is calling for a public debate about regulating marijuana. From the Americas to Europe to North Africa and beyond, the marijuana legalization movement is gaining unprecedented traction — a nod to successful efforts in Colorado, Washington state and the small South American nation of Uruguay, which in December became the first country to approve nationwide pot legalization."
'via Blog this'
"WASHINGTON - In a former colonial mansion in Jamaica, politicians huddle to discuss trying to ease marijuana laws in the land of the late reggae musician and cannabis evangelist Bob Marley. In Morocco, one of the world's top producers of the concentrated pot known as hashish, two leading political parties want to legalize its cultivation, at least for medical and industrial use. And in Argentina, the nation's drug czar, a Catholic priest who has long served in its drug-ravaged slums, is calling for a public debate about regulating marijuana. From the Americas to Europe to North Africa and beyond, the marijuana legalization movement is gaining unprecedented traction — a nod to successful efforts in Colorado, Washington state and the small South American nation of Uruguay, which in December became the first country to approve nationwide pot legalization."
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Monday, 17 February 2014
Protesting for squatters rights in front of Downing Street
Found this one in the youtube archives .Protest on the day the brought in the draconian law to imprison the poor for sheltering in empty buildings.Now they want to make homelessness illegal in 6 london boroughs!!! where are they gona put the homeless,ship them outer london to district 10,11 and 12.
Sunday, 16 February 2014
If immigrationOfficersApproach uDuring aSquat eviction,intimidate,threaten u-dontAnswerQuestions,uDont have2show anyDocuments.ContactAnti-raidsNet@07923612152.
If immigrationOfficersApproach uDuring aSquat eviction,intimidate,threaten u-dontAnswerQuestions,uDont have2show anyDocuments.ContactAnti-raidsNet@07923612152.
The Awesome Mattress Circus @ Evolution Cabaret part 1 YouTube sharing
These guys smashed it one of the top acts of the night,some much talent across the stage,but this clown acrobatic extravaganza act got the whole crowd going,in such a great space to perform in.They booked in on the night and rocked it interstellar, part 2 of the act up soon....................
Friday, 14 February 2014
TONIGHT!Benefit 4BrufutEducational Project-music&visual arts@dungeons of 1 Oakley pl SE1 5AD-exhibition,food4early comers(8.30pm-4am)&great line up,djs. Come!
TONIGHT!Benefit 4BrufutEducational Project-music&visual arts@dungeons of 1 Oakley pl SE1 5AD-exhibition,food4early comers(8.30pm-4am)&great line up,djs. Come!
Free street party. Reclaim love tomoro at picadily circus from 1.30pm. Music, face painting, artists and dancing. As1 & sustainable sound cycles. 8) bring food and gifts if you can. X
Free street party. Reclaim love tomoro at picadily circus from 1.30pm. Music, face painting, artists and dancing. As1 & sustainable sound cycles. 8) bring food and gifts if you can. X
Valentines day event at passing clouds
Its St Valentine's day this Friday and we want to celebrate with ALL our beautiful family at Passing Clouds so please text names for door and come dance the night away with us! Live blues, folk and country from MOJO HAND and friends! Don't be alone this Valentine's... come LOVE TO LOVE LOVE with us! Eleanor X x x x
07903 443849
07903 443849
Valentine protest fri 12 noon vs bedroom tax n benefit cuts
Valentine protest-2morro Fri 12 noon ripping the heart out of us,outside Southwark Customer Service Point,376 Walworth Rd SE17 2NG against the Bedroom tax&cuts in benefits that r forcing people 2move out of homes/face destitution. Bring banners,heart-shaped placards,red roses 2trample, red/pink balloons.
Thursday, 13 February 2014
Solidarity eve 4Calais:documentary film+dinner+music7pm onw Sat15th@Trinity stSE1 1DB. £3Donation OR useful stuff
Solidarity eve 4Calais:documentary film+dinner+music7pm onw Sat15th@Trinity stSE1 1DB. £3DonationORuseful stuff (sleepingStuff&tools,locks),NOT * screwdrivers.
Fri14th 7pm@BrixtonLibrary-AnnualEroticLoungeLGBT Valentine's night:Feast
2morro Fri14th 7pm@BrixtonLibrary-AnnualEroticLoungeLGBT Valentine's night:FeastCelebratingPower ofBlackErotica,love,attraction&desire thru poetry&performance.
Life and debt Jamaica film thurs 13th feb 7pm brixton
Tomorrow Thursday 13th Feb 7pm-'Life and Debt': A film about the struggles people in Jamaica face to survive whilst their economic policy is determined by the IMF, 'free market', and imperialism. Free. Brixton Soup Kitchen, Southwyck House Community Centre Moorlands Road SW9 8TT.
Change.org Theresa May: Refuse to allow the use of water cannons by any Police force across England and Wales to deal with anticipated street protests.
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I am a mother of two young children who has attended various protests in the past (the anti Iraq war demo for example). The demonstrations I've attended have always been peaceful. I have even taken my young children to protest. So I was shocked to hear on the radio that the Mayor of London is prepared to fund the purchase of water cannons from Germany to be used by our police force "to respond to public disorder".
The right to protest is a fundamental right of any citizen in a democratic country. The use of water cannons is highly dangerous and can result in serious injury. As with the practice of kettling, water cannons are rarely used against dangerous rioters but as a way of deterring the peaceful protesters from future direct action. When I did some research it didn't take me long to find evidence that water cannons are dangerous. In Germany, where they are used by the police, a 66-year-old man was left blind after being hit by a jet from a water cannon. The time is now to make sure this doesn't happen. For the police force to be able to use water cannons they must be approved both in England and Wales. There is a consultation to help decide whether London police will adopt water cannons, it's open until 28th Feb. I seriously question how their use is going to be properly monitored and how innocent people will be spared from getting hurt. I am sending this petition in as a consultation response but need as many people as possible to sign before I do. It is our right to take to the streets in a peaceful demonstration of our frustration or dissatisfaction about political events, without fear of being harmed. Please support this petition to make sure we don't end up with peaceful demonstrations being turned into life ruining situations for decent ordinary people.
Thanks for your support - together we can make a change for the better.
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