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In pictures: International Women’s Day in London

In pictures: International Women’s Day in London

On Saturday 8 March—International Women’s Day—two major demonstrations took place in downtown London  ~ Blade Runner ~ A coalition of grassroots feminist and supporting organisations called for an International Women’s Strike, gathering at Gandalf’s Corner in Regent’s Park.  A colourful and vibrant crowd numbering in the low thousands marched chanting through Marylebone, bringing traffic to

Palestine activists occupy Allianz in City of London

Palestine activists occupy Allianz in City of London

Corporation continues to provide insurance for Israeli arms company Elbit ~ Cristina Sykes ~ Protesters from Palestine Action this morning scaled the canopy above the entrance to Allianz Commercial in the City of London, and doused the building in red paint. Yesterday, a drone displayed the Palestinian flag above the Allianz Twickenham Stadium during the

Hundreds march against gentrification in Peckham

Hundreds march against gentrification in Peckham

Locals demand refurbished council housing instead of demolitions and sell-offs ~ Blade Runner ~ Another demonstration against gentrification gathered in Peckham Square on Saturday (1 March) and moved down through Camberwell Green and Elephant & Castle, ultimately arriving at Mercato Metropolitano. The march was organised by the Southwark Housing and Planning Emergency (SHAPE) coalition of

Harrods workers balloting for Xmas strike

Harrods workers balloting for Xmas strike

Luxury department store woes mount as workers oppose relentless overwork, stagnant wages and stripped-back benefits ~ Francis Kingston ~ With the luxury department store facing serious questions about its handling of Mohamed Al Fayed’s sexual abuse, Harrods workers are preparing to strike over Christmas. Hundreds of retail, restaurant, kitchen and cleaning staff are balloting for