Activists harshly criticize Sunak government’s approval for Rosebank oil and gas field project
Activists say the operationalization of the Rosebank oil and gas fields is a severe blow to the UK’s commitment to save the planet and humanity. They have demanded a focus on renewable energy schemes
Anti-monarchists and Republicans in the UK protest coronation of Charles III
As the UK struggles with a severe cost of living crisis and workers struggle for pay hikes, the decision to hold an elaborate and expensive coronation ceremony has been widely criticized. 51% of the respondents in a poll conducted in April by YouGov said that the coronation ceremony should not be a state-funded event
Activists occupy Wyndford high-flats in Glasgow, protesting demolition plans
Plans to demolish the Wyndford high-flats, with 600 social housing facilities, in order to build new blocks with 300 rental spaces have drawn widespread criticism
Workers protest anti-strike law proposed by UK government
The Tory government has introduced a controversial bill in the UK Parliament that would enable the state and employers to force workers to ensure minimum service during trade union strikes across 8 key sectors
#BritainIsBroken: Trade unions and social movements rally against Tory government
The ongoing cost of living crisis marked by soaring inflation and the political crisis with back-to-back resignations of Tory prime ministers have left Britain reeling
Massive demonstration in London slams Tory failure to tackle cost of living crisis
Working class sections in the UK are protesting against the Tory government led by Prime Minister Boris Johnson for its failure to tackle the soaring inflation and cost of living crisis in the country
Academic staff across the UK protest cuts in salaries and pension
Tens of thousands of academic workers in around 58 universities across the UK joined a three-day strike called by the University and Colleges Union (UCU) between December 1-3
We fight for Socialism – the police fight for extinction: Young communists respond to repression in Glasgow
Members of the Young Communist League (YCL) of Britain, who were marching under the slogan ‘Socialism or Extinction,’ were pushed back by the police who tried to prevent them from taking part in the mobilization
Protests erupt at the opening of biennial international arms fair in London
The Defence & Security Equipment International (DSEI) arms fair is held at the Exhibition Centre London where armament manufacturers showcase their latest products and technologies
‘Kill the Bill’ protests continue across UK against Tory police bill
Provisions in the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill proposed in the UK parliament will give the police more discretionary powers to control protests and public gatherings
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
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
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