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youtube: 7/7: Crime and Prejudice

A brand new investigative and analytical documentary from the maker of 7/7: Seeds of Deconstruction. It explores the 7/7 cold case via new evidence from the recent inquests and discusses the war on terror in the context of numerous miscarriages of justice and acts of violence committed by the state.

The first section of the film examines the history of the British state's use of double agents, fr…

Demotix: Parliament square protesters allowed to stay put

Brian Haw lost his appeal against eviction from the square, controlled by the London Parks and Gardens Trust but the order does not affect the anti-war protesters from demonstrating on Westminster Council's pavement. The new case will begin May 9th. London, UK, 28/04/2011.

Odeon Theatre, Leicester Square, Roof Occupied

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The Odeon Theater in Leicester Square, in the heart of London's theatre district, was occupied today by anarchists draping a huge black-and-red flag of its roof.  The occupation happened in the early afternoon, at the start of a major outburst of rage against the government's austerity measures.

photobucket.com: Students Rally against EMA cuts and injustice

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All children's futures are at risk

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Job cuts, EMA cuts http://righttowork.org.uk/2011/01/students-march-against-ema-cuts Education cuts, lack of investment into future jobs for the people.

Excessive unaffordable house prices, the lack of social housing, coupled with over priced …

: Muslims Against the Crusades commemorate 9/11

A small group of 'Muslims Against the Crusades' commemorated the attacks 9 years ago today on the World Trade Center in New York by burning a flag in front of the US Embassy with a heavy police presence monitoring. London, United Kingdom 11/09/2010.

: EDL demonstrate on 9/11 anniversary

About 200 members of the English Defence League gathered at a pub by Bond Street tube before demonstrating against fundamental Islam on the anniversary of 9/11, marching to the American and Saudi Arabian Embassies. London, United Kingdom, 11/09/2010.

: Al Quds Day London Demonstration

Londoners and Palestinians gathered on Al Quds Day, an annual event opposing Israel's control and occupation of Jerusalem. The English Defence League held a counter protest on Park Lane near the Hilton Hotel. London, UK. 04/09/2010.

: Palestinians demonstrate in London

Over 3000 people descended on Downing Street and closed off Whitehall. The march on the Israeli Embassy began at 1400 hours. London, United Kingdom, 05/06/2010.

: Zionists rally at Israeli Embassy

Over 200 Zionists gathered near the Israeli Embassy to counter demonstrations by the Palestinian people and defend Israel's raid on the Gaza flotilla. Members of the English Defence League also attended the rally. London, United Kingdom, 03/05/2010.

: Palestinians continue protest at Israeli Embassy

Despite the torrential rain a few hundred protesters gathered on Kensington Road opposite the Israeli embassy still outraged over the murderous activities of the Israeli Navy Seals. London, United Kingdom, 01/06/2010.

: March for England in Brighton

Around 100 supporters of the March for England campaign took to the streets of Brighton to celebrate St. George's Day at noon, after gathering at the train station. Brighton, England, 25/04/2010.

tamils leave parliament square ahead of mass march

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tamil protesters are leaving parliament square tonight and are calling for support on their march on saturday. a call-out has been put together by members of various supporting organisations.

Held for 24 hours by police for flag-waving

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Police detained Maria Gallestegui (from peacestrike.org) for 24 hours after her arrest yesterday evening for waving the Tamil Eelam homeland flag at Parliament Square.

Maria has finally just been released from Belgravia police station after being held for 24 hours for waving a flag that a week ago we were categorically told on film was not proscribed and so she couldn't be 'processed' or arrested…

tamil flag NOT proscribed, says SO15 unit (update)

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police have been arresting tamils waving their national flag in parliament square. yesterday, maria (peacestrike.org.uk) tested the legality of this by standing outside new scotland yard and arguing it out on film when confronted by officers. this story is regularly updated as news develops.

battle of the flags

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when is a flag a terrorist flag? the answer, it seems, depends on who and where you are! if you are a tamil student peacefully demonstrating in parliament square, it is, and you get arrested. if you are tony benn mp and you are in parliament square, you get photographed but not arrested. if you stand outside new scotland yard and challenge the police to arrest you, suddenly it magically becomes th…

parliament square - the battle of the flags

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police, rather than test the truth in court, have taken to their usual method of unlawful seizure and intimidation in the battle against tamil flag waving in parliament square