Protest
Protestors rally in Whitehall in support of Ukraine
‘Stop Putin’s war!’ — In the wake of Thursday’s invasion, hundreds gathered outside Downing Street to call for tougher sanctions on Russia.
Written by: Huck
Thousands come together to protest the cost of living crisis
Tax the rich — Last weekend saw people gather across the country in demonstrations sparked by a steep rise in the energy price cap.
Written by: Huck
The Hong Kong diaspora are still fighting for their homeland
‘Our spirit is not destroyed‘ — As hope for freedom in Hong Kong diminishes, UK-based Hongkongers continue to stand in solidarity with the pro-democracy movement and those imprisoned for the cause.
Written by: Acacia Redding
The underground filmographer capturing protest & punk
Meet Sunny Singh — The Philadelphia local also known as Hate5Six has made a name for himself capturing the hardcore scene – and over more recent years, he’s been ramping up his coverage of the fight for social justice.
Written by: Jon Coen
The photographer shooting the frenzy of raves and protests
Follow the leader — Aiyush Pachnanda comes alive in a crowd, documenting visceral, kinetic meet-ups with in-yer-face precision.
Written by: Huck
Protesters gather in London to oppose more police powers
Kill The Bill — Last night, hundreds came together to rally against the government’s Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill in Westminster as it grows ever closer to becoming law.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Modi’s apology to the farmers is purely for his own gain
Empty words — Last week, India’s prime minister repealed the three contentious farm laws that had sparked an over year-long protest in India. But what is the real motive behind the PM’s rare display of contrition?
Written by: Ravinder Kaur
Insulate Britain activists protest prison sentences
‘I’m here in resistance‘ — This weekend protestors gathered in London in solidarity with the nine demonstrators sent to prison for breaking a High Court injunction preventing them from blocking roads.
Written by: Ben Smoke
COP26 may have failed, but our fight must continue
No planet b — The chasm between what has been promised and what’s needed to stop catastrophic climate change is still far too big. But it’s on the streets that we should look for hope, writes Friends of the Earth campaigner, Rachel Kennerley.
Written by: Rachel Kennerley
Photo highlights from the first week of COP26
Climate takeover — Photographer Ben Millar Cole has been on the streets of Glasgow this week capturing the colourful and diverse protests taking place around the UN conference.
Written by: Huck