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…

The Houses of Parliament, The Supreme Court and Parliament Square

Westminster London

The Houses of Parliament, The Supreme Court and Parliament Square

Westminster London

The Houses of Parliament, The Supreme Court and Parliament Square

Westminster London

The Houses of Parliament, The Supreme Court and Parliament Square

Westminster London

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after a dark week for social justice, dissident island presents a less than happy show!

- the LAF debates on consensus design making recorded at this year's london anarchist bookfair.

- grow heathrow update on their impending eviction and resistance, as well as some discussion on their political goals and ongoing community oriented activities.

- we have squash in the house talking about the…

One down, seven to go. Under pressure from rank and file protests, MJN Colston have announced they will stay within the national agreement and not cut electricians' wages by 35%. Kings Cross is the biggest London one yet: protests have now spread to Manchester, Newcastle, Scotland and Liverpool. More info: siteworkers@virginmedia.com

Doors open 6.00

6.15 introduction

Screening starts 6.30

Panel Discussion 7.30 – 9.00 -speakers to be announced-

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.

Masked protesters were pulled out of the crowds at the beginning of the June 30th strike from Lincoln's Inn Fields and detained and de-masked with their details taken under Section 60 of the Public Order Act. London, UK, 30/07/2011.

Shortly after the June 30th strike and march began from Lincoln's Inn Fields around 12 noon, a man scaled a lamp post at the south end of Kingsway dropping a banner supporting the strike. London, UK, 30/07/2011.

After the traditional march from Clerkenwell Green to Trafalgar Square, people listened to speeches on May Day 2011, otherwise known as International Workers' Day. London, UK, 01/05/2011.

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.

Hundreds of thousands have began the Trades Union Congress march from Victoria Embankment to Trafalgar Square and onward to Hyde Park for a rally and speech from government opposition leader Ed Miliband. London, UK, 26/03/2011.

Hundreds of thousands have began the Trades Union Congress march from Victoria Embankment to Trafalgar Square and onward to Hyde Park for a rally and speech from government opposition leader Ed Miliband. London, UK, 26/03/2011.

Public & Commercial Services Union members, amongst others gathered opposite Parliament to demonstrate as George Osborne delivered the 2011 UK Budget. London, UK, 23/03/2011.

Around 300 people marched on Camden Town Hall from Mornington Crescent in protest at the £35 million cuts the council was due to vote through. As more people joined the demonstration it became clear that only a few people were being allowed inside. Chanting "let us in!" the crowd pulled away barriers and surged towards the entrance but were pushed back by police. In the end only around 15 people …

Video of the anti cuts march and demo against the cuts in Camden coinciding with the council meeting to vote through around £35 million in cuts. See protest info here.

Around 500 people marched from Mornington Crescent. Arriving at Camden Town Hall it became clear that only a few people were being allowed inside. Chanting "let us in!" the crowd surged towards the entrance but were pushed back b…

Over 200 protesters against the Con-Dem cuts marched from Mornington Crescent to Camden Town Hall. Once there many tried to get through police lines, ripping away barriers to attempt to enter the building. London, UK, 28/02/2011.

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.

Saturday saw the Defend Education, Fight Every Cut demonstration (called by EAN and NCAFC with trade union backing) with at least 7,000 people marching to Parliament from ULU. After heading to Millbank the protest refused to stop and continued via several routes to the Egyptian embassy for a protest which had been called in solidarity with the recent uprising in Egypt. After an hour and a half se…

Listen to words from people organising in a variety of groups fighting the cuts: the Fire Brigade Union, Right to Work, Disabled People Against Cuts, UCL student organising and more, along with some completely unqualified and personal observations, as well as suggestions for meetings and other protest action to get involved in or keep an eye on in the lead-up to the big march in March...[read more

Protesters gathered outside the headquarters of the Royal Bank of Scotland in the City of London to demonstrate the bonuses top bankers receive. They tried to get in demanding it was their bank and their right. London, UK, 14/01/2011

We must join students in a broad strike movement to combat attempts to strangle the welfare state

Britain's students have certainly put the trade union movement on the spot. Their mass protests against the tuition fees increase have refreshed the political parts a hundred debates, conferences and resolutions could not reach.

We know the vast rise in tuition fees is only the down payment on the…

DayX3 ShutDownLondon: On the day that Parliament voted (narrowly) in favour of raising tuition fees, tens of thousands took to the streets in a display of anger. After gathering at 12 noon outside ULU in Malet Street [Video]. After a loud and powerful march police tried to stop the demo at Parliment Square, but protestors managed to break the police lines and occupied the square [Video] tearing do…

9th Dec: On the day Parliament will vote on Tuition Fees tens of thousands of students, higher education staff and supporters are due to demonstrate in London and Edinburgh in the latest of a month long series of protests [1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8] actions and over 30 occupations [1,2,3] including schools in london. With the student protests coinciding with the growth  of a wider anti-austerity cuts moveme…

Firefighters began a strike today in Euston with similar actions happening around the country. Another planned strike will be held on November 1st following some employees receiving dismissal letters from their employers. London, UK 23/10/2010.

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.