Major COVID-19 outbreak in Belmarsh prison, Assange’s family raise alarm
According to Julian Assange’s partner, Stella Moris, at least 56 inmates were found to be infected in the block where he is held. Assange, along with nearly 200 other inmates of his house block, had been under lockdown since November 18
Union lawsuit wins UK workers right to picket during lockdown
During the proceedings in a lawsuit filed by Unite union against police and health authorities for threatening workers on strike, the UK government confirmed that workers on lawful industrial action have the right to picket their workplace during the COVID-19 lockdown
University of Manchester students stage occupation of campus against insensitivity of authorities
The occupation was led by UoM Rent Strike, alongside the campaign group ‘9K 4 WHAT?. The protesters were agitating against the extremely high rent and lack of support during the COVID-19 pandemic
UK government’s bill violating Brexit deal faces setback
The UK parliament’s House of Lords voted overwhelmingly against key clauses of the government’s new Brexit bill, which breaches the existing exit treaty signed by the UK with the European Union earlier this year
Corbyn suspended from Labour Party, calls for a British left-wing alternative grows
The suspension came after Jeremy Corbyn challenged the EHRC report on anti-semitism in the Labour Party under his leadership
Anti-fascists across the UK honor volunteers of the International Brigade
Around 2500 volunteers from Britain and Ireland participated in the Spanish Civil War supporting the Spanish Left and Republican forces against the fascist forces led by Francisco Franco
Venezuela’s ability to fight COVID-19 is hamstrung by 31 metric tons of gold stolen from its treasury
The Bank of England has refused to hand over 31 metric tons of gold that belongs to Venezuela. This gold worth $1.95 billion is planned to go toward the purchase of essential medical equipment and supplies
Students organize amid fresh pandemic outbreak in British universities
Over the past few weeks, there has been a surge in COVID-19 cases in universities in the United Kingdom. Student activists talk about the challenges they face and the kind of organizing that is happening
Venezuelan gov’t wins appeal on gold reserves held in the UK
The English Court of Appeal overturned a ruling “unequivocally” recognizing opposition leader Guaido as the country’s legitimate leader.
New spike in COVID-19 cases in the UK puts university students in peril
Various students and youth groups have denounced the failure of the Tory government to take necessary precautions to tackle the predicted spike in COVID-19 cases in the UK
Extradition trial concludes, Assange to remain in prison until verdict in January
The trial concluded after 18 days of extensive submissions from experts and witnesses over a range of aspects concerning the persecution of Wikileaks in the US
Witnesses in Assange trial say complete isolation very likely in US
According to witnesses, once extradited, Assange is likely to receive “degrading and desolate” treatment in US prisons, which includes being put under complete isolation
- Turkey sentences over 300 people to life for their alleged involvement in 2016 failed coup attempt
- Iran offers full commitment to JCPOA if Biden decides to re-join the nuclear deal and lift all sanctions
- Major COVID-19 outbreak in Belmarsh prison, Assange’s family raise alarm
- Ecuador’s National Assembly dismisses government minister María Paula Romo
- Bolivian police arrest a military general implicated in the Sacaba massacre
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