Hyper rich take to the streets demanding poor take a cut

Coalition of Resistance to Counter so-called 'Rally Against Debt' The Coalition of Resistance - a broad campaign against cuts and privatisation – will be working with all anti-cuts campaigners to organise a Resist the Cuts counter-demonstration to the so-called ‘Rally Against Debt’ on 14 May 2011. The official website for the ‘Rally Against Debt’ says it will be a ‘polite demonstration’, whose

Climate Change: Why Nuclear Power is not the answer.

Martin Empson has brought out a new edition of his anti-nuclear pamphlet. Its an essential tool, I would have thought for any green activist or for that matter anyone who wants to see a safe future for human beings.Nuclear, despite the Fukuyshima disaster, is back on the agenda. Hundreds of new nuclear power stations are being built currently and more are on the way.It is claimed to be clean

Quakers are boycotting Israeli settlment goods. Now for the lies and abuse

British Quakers announced today (5 April) that they are calling for a boycott of goods from Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. This is a brave decision, given the volume of abuse, hate mail and downright lies that face those who take a public stand against the Israeli authorities.Personal experience has made me very aware that there are few more subjects likely to

Young Greens back united left!

Just got this, good news, I have an article about the United Left and Mark Bergfeld going into the Morning Star....its very delayed because they have had a back log of stuff to cover around 26th March.The Young Greens are left and full of fire and inspiration!The Young Greens, the youth branch of the Green Party, have announced that they are endorsing the ‘United Left Slate’ in the upcoming NUS

Today 5.30pm Tower Hamlets Uncut invite you on a 'guided tour' of Canary Wharf.

Set in the historic heart of London's east end, Canary Wharf is an up-and-coming destination for international finance. With tax avoidance, bonus bonanzas and financial mismanagement, there really is something for everyone.Join workers and residents of Tower Hamlets for this fun and informative tour. We will take you inside some of the leading banks for the authentic 'Canary Wharf experience'.

British Arms Export Licences to the Middle East in revolt

British Arms Export Licences to the Middle East in revolt.Jan 2009-Sept 2010BahrainAssault rifles, components for combat aircraft, small arms ammunition, submachineguns, weapon sights, aircraft cannon, shotguns, rifles, sniper rifles, CS gas hand grenades, smoke hand grenades, stun grenades, smoke ammunition, smoke canisters, teargas and riot control agentsEgyptTraining in small arms ammunition,

BNP 'fraction of candidates standing in this years elections'

The BNP are standing a fraction of candidates in this years local election compared with usual; Leeds - 2 candidates. Down from over 30 last yearSunderland - 0 candidates. Down from 27 candidates in 2007 Kirklees - 4 candidates. Down from 20 last year.Oldham - 0 candidates.Newcastle - 9 candidates. Down from 22 or 23 last yearSandwell - 2 candidates. Down from 24 last yearBroxbourne - 0