Ben Smoke

Inside the fight against the Tories’s anti-strike bill
Activism

Inside the fight against the Tories’s anti-strike bill

Democracy under attack — Activists and campaigners are fighting back against new laws that would seriously undermine the ability to take industrial action, calling it an attack on fundamental workers' rights.

Written by: Ben Smoke

Why I’m celebrating 10 years since trying to take my own life
Opinion

Why I’m celebrating 10 years since trying to take my own life

Finding hope — On the tenth anniversary of attempting to take his own life, writer Ben Smoke reflects on what he’s learned – and the road ahead.

Written by: Ben Smoke

Thousands protest in London over deaths in police custody
Activism

Thousands protest in London over deaths in police custody

End state violence — Over the weekend, the United Families & Friends Campaign organised a protest calling for an end to deaths at the hands of the police.

Written by: Ben Smoke

Why we should fear the Tories’ fresh attacks on protest
Activism

Why we should fear the Tories’ fresh attacks on protest

Police state — As the Public Order Bill returns to Parliament today, activists and campaigners are sounding the alarm over what they’re calling a rollback of human rights.

Written by: Ben Smoke

Protestors oppose TED Talks’ platforming of oil bosses
Activism

Protestors oppose TED Talks’ platforming of oil bosses

No planet B — Demonstrators gathered outside the Barbican to call out the non-profit over its decision to invite representatives of fossil fuel companies to speak at its summit.

Written by: Ben Smoke

A terrifying new chapter for unsafe abortions
Activism

A terrifying new chapter for unsafe abortions

Right to Choose — In the wake of the Roe v. Wade reversal, we introduce our series spotlighting the voices of people who’ve been impacted by anti-abortion laws and anti-choice protestors.

Written by: Daisy Schofield and Ben Smoke

The DIY group carving out space for women’s football
Outdoors

The DIY group carving out space for women’s football

Baller FC — With the Women’s Euros in full swing, last week saw glorious, sweaty celebrations take place in a dedicated, safe space for female and non-binary fans.

Written by: Ben Smoke

Boris Johnson leaves behind him a terrifying legacy
Activism

Boris Johnson leaves behind him a terrifying legacy

Long shadow — The prime minister may have resigned, but the impact of a raft of authoritarian legislation passed under his tenure is yet to be felt.

Written by: Ben Smoke

Protestors resist police brutality in Dalston
Activism

Protestors resist police brutality in Dalston

Cops out — Over the weekend, London locals came together to resist a pre-planned police raid targeting delivery drivers.

Written by: Ben Smoke

In New Cross, an immigration raid shows ‘cruelty‘ of police
Activism

In New Cross, an immigration raid shows ‘cruelty‘ of police

No one is illegal — The police response to an attempted intervention in an immigration raid in South East London has been labelled ‘brutality’ by campaigners.

Written by: Ben Smoke

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