On this show before the party Dissident Island came at you from

every angle, wild and whacky, energetic and up-for-it - featuring a plethora of

politics to make you ponder and tunes that'll have you pumpin' up the volume to

eleven and a half. Look forward to hearing...



- the latest news from the ZAD, an autonomous zone airport expansion protest

and experiment in sustainable living located in France

- fo…

Episode 98 promises to be an action packed adventure for all the family. This time round we've got:

• Members of the SQUASH campaign discussing the legal aid bill, political motivations and tactics.
• Some nice people over from Germany to talk about the global M31 mobilisation against capitalism, discussing their plan to link radical campaigns, and potential actions against neoliberal austerity…

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November 30, 2011 saw public sector workers strike across the country in protest of so-called 'pension reforms' by the Con-Dem government to public pensions. The following features audio recordings of picketers discussing their reasons for participating in the national day of action as well as some rambles and observations of the days actions from my perspective.

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City police explained to me that protesters were being arrested under Section 152 of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act of 2005. This was incorrect as this section is for the 'Power to seize etc. vehicles driven without licence or insurance'.

Sections 132 to 138 of SOCPA restrict the right to demonstrate within a "designated area" of up to one kilometre from any point in Parliament Sq…

Episode 88 of Dissident Island sees some of the crew crawl back after their summer hiatus to bring you the latest from the streets of London and beyond.



We had a bit of a look back at the month of August - with riots and multiple deaths at the hands of the police it's been a busy one.

There were words from Tower Hamlets ALARM about what to expect from September 3rd's EDL demonstration in Tower Ha…

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The June 30th nationwide strike saw a huge police operation to counter any resistance during the PCS organised march through the capital. Section 60 was in operation throughout the march route with many arrests made. London, UK, 30/006/2011.

A small protest was held outside Paddington Green in solidarity with those arrested from the March 26 protest and the recent raids on squats and social centres including the Ratstar in Camberwell, Offmarket in Hackney and the Grow Heathrow Project. London, UK, 29/04/2011.

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Take Action For Japan Now - 12 Noon Global Meditation on Thursday 31st March 2011

A huge, safe, united and well-organised March for the Alternative

Speaking at a press briefing jointly held by the TUC, Metropolitan Police and Liberty TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said:

'Thanks very much for attending this joint press briefing held by the TUC, Liberty and the Metropolitan Police - and to the Met for hosting it.

'This Saturday I'm looking forward to the largest event …

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The Million Women Rise march passed through London ending in Trafalgar Square to demonstrate against male violence in celebration of International Women's Day (IWD) which has been recognised since 1911. London, UK 05/03/2011.

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- Words from some Grow Heathrow residents about their upcoming PEDAL bike ride to Palestine as well as talking to us about Reclaim the Fields

- Justus, our German correspondent, spoke to us about Antifa in Dresden and Anit-Nuclear actions across Germany

- An audio piece from Dale Farm travellers site in Essex, the biggest travellers site in Europe so…

A flyer for what is set to be the largest Union demonstration against cuts in years lies outside Downing Street. Organised by the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Labour leader Ed Miliband is reported to speak at the rally. London, UK, 25/02/2011.

Around 200 people marched from the Bahranian embassy via the Libyan embassy to Downing St. in solidarity with Arabian people against dictatorships. London, UK, 25/02/2011.

Kurds encapsulated in a plethora of police marched on Downing Street after a rally outside the Kurdistan Regional government office concerning the KDP's shooting of peaceful protestors in Sulaimaniya on 17 February killing 9. London, UK, 21/02/2011.

Around 500 marched from the RMT (National Union of Rail, Maritime & Transport Workers) head office to Bedford Square to continue to demonstrate against the spending cuts. London, UK. 23/10/2010.

Hundreds of union members took to the streets of London to protest against the Chancellor's Spending Review which was delivered today. London, United Kingdom, 20/10/2010.

Over 3,000 people descended on Birmingham city centre to protest against cuts in public spending on the opening day of the Conservative Party conference. Birmingham, United Kingdom, 03/10/2010

Over ten thousand people came to protest against the Pope in London today. Starting from Hyde Park Corner, the march went via Piccadilly Circus to Downing Street where there was a huge rally. London, UK. 18/09/2010.

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.

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.

Hundreds of people swamped Downing Street following attack by Israel killing at least ten on the 'Free Gaza Flotilla' which was carrying constructions supplies, medical aid and school books to Gaza. London, United Kingdom, 31/05/2010.

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.

At least 2,000 people took to the streets of London after meeting at Cavendish Square in strength and unity to protest against animals in laboratories worldwide and the horrible practices they are put through as a result of testing and experiments. London, United Kingdom, 24/03/2010.

Angry tenants living in affordable and key worker housing owned by the Crown Estate grouped together from five London boroughs and rallied outside the Estate’s headquarters in New Burlington Place to prevent the sale of their homes. London, United Kingdom, 23/03/2010.