Protesting against Israel state terror
People of all demographics flooded past towards Hyde Park, noticeably more than the last march. So many were keen to take the ‘End Israeli state terror’ placards I held.
Campaigns
Justice for Oliver Campbell
Oliver Campbell has been fighting to clear his name for 34 years and is back at the Royal Courts of Justice this month where it is expected to be overturned.
RMT London Underground victory – Prepare for next round
The RMT, by being prepared to take strike action on London Underground, has won an extra £30 million a year from Labour’s London mayor Sadiq Khan and the Greater London Authority.
7 Feb day of action against war on Gaza
200 people protested outside Tower Hamlets Town Hall. “We’re here to get our feet-dragging politicians to back a ceasefire now”, the organiser from Tower Hamlets Unison told the crowd.
Another huge Gaza demo as Britain bombs Middle East
Up to 100,000 people marched on 3 February, from BBC Portland Place to Whitehall, to demonstrate against the Israeli state’s brutal ongoing occupation and bombardment of Gaza.
Campaign to save Hackney children’s centres kicks off with protest
Parents, carers, and the community gathered together outside Sebright Children’s Centre in on 29 January to protest the proposed closures of nurseries by Hackney [Labour] Council.
Enfield Labour Council refuses to hear out Trade Union-led campaigners.
Enfield Trades Council organised a lobby of Labour-controlled Enfield Council on 24 January, calling on councillors to support the demand ‘Gaza ceasefire now!’
Waltham Forest: ‘Escape persecution, only to be evicted’
Friday 26 January was the deadline for 400 asylum seekers to “exit” hotels in Waltham Forest, east London. They were given just eight days’ notice. Local residents and campaigners gave support, including vigils outside the hotels.
“Sunak, Starmer, shame on you” – still protesting against war
Despite 15 weeks of war and protest, the mood was determined and angry. Hundreds marched on Camden Council on 20 January. “What do we want? Ceasefire! When do we want it? Now!”, was chanted.
East London school protest against exclusion of student for supporting Palestine
On 21 December, around 200 people gathered outside Barclay Primary School in Leyton in protest at the school’s discrimination of an eight-year-old boy being told he cannot wear a Palestinian flag badge on his coat.