Protest

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

The history of the Poll Tax and the power of direct action
Activism

The history of the Poll Tax and the power of direct action

Can‘t pay, won‘t pay — As a campaign calling on Britons to refuse payment of their energy bills this winter gains momentum, writer Ella Glover looks back at the victory of the mass non-payment movement that inspired it.

Written by: Ella Glover

Photos of protestors burning their energy bills in London
Activism

Photos of protestors burning their energy bills in London

Enough is enough — Over the weekend, thousands came together across the country over the greed and exploitation that is driving the energy crisis.

Written by: Ben Smoke

I was arrested over my hijab – here’s why I’m protesting
Activism

I was arrested over my hijab – here’s why I’m protesting

Fight for justice — As protests in Iran intensify, a young woman describes being brutalised by police at age 16 and why she’s now taking to the streets.

Written by: Jessie Williams

The fight for justice for Chris Kaba – in photos
Activism

The fight for justice for Chris Kaba – in photos

Black lives matter — Over the weekend, thousands of protestors gathered in Westminster to express their sadness and fury at the fatal police shooting of a young Black man in Brixton.

Written by: Huck

Photos of anti-monarchy protestors gathered in London
Activism

Photos of anti-monarchy protestors gathered in London

‘Not my king!‘ — Yesterday, demonstrators gathered outside of Parliament to voice their concerns about the monarchy and the crackdown on dissent.

Written by: Huck

Photos of the London ride out in protest of knife crime
Activism

Photos of the London ride out in protest of knife crime

BikeStormz 2022 — Thousands attended the annual event this year to wheelie through the city and call for ‘knives down, bikes up’.

Written by: Huck

Londoners gather to condemn Israel’s brutal assault on Gaza
Activism

Londoners gather to condemn Israel’s brutal assault on Gaza

Free Palestine — Protestors gathered outside Downing Street following the latest atrocities committed by Israel against Palestinians living in the besieged strip.

Written by: Huck

Why barristers are striking for justice
Activism

Why barristers are striking for justice

Hot Strike Summer — As the Criminal Bar Association enters its fifth week of action, criminal barrister Russel Fraser explains why the legal professionals have walked out and how action is likely to escalate.

Written by: Russell Fraser

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