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Demotix: Romany Gypsies demonstrate opposite Parliament

Romany Gypsies demonstrated opposite Parliament against government plans to make the Gypsy way of life harder. London, UK. 26/02/2011.

Demotix: 9/11 Justice protest outside Downing Street

A small collective demanding justice for 9/11 demonstrated outside Downing Street. They are calling for an end to the injustice of the post 9/11 world and justice for those who lost their lives and their friends and families. London, UK, 26/02/2011.

Demotix: UK Uncut turn Islington RBS branch into laundrette

UK Uncut activists turned the Islington branch of RBS into a laundrette at 11am in response to Islington Council's threatening stance to axe dozens of vital services in a £52 million budget reduction. London, UK, 26/02/2011.

Demotix: UK Uncut turn Camden NatWest into creche

At 10am many families and children invaded the NatWest bank in Camden as part of UK Uncut's 'Big Society Bail-Ins' to demonstrate against cuts and the way they will affect women in particular. London, UK, 26/02/2011.

Demotix: March 26th 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.

Demotix: Solidarity with the arab people

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.

Demotix: Libyans continue anti-Gaddafi protest

Libyans continue to protest over Moammar Gaddafi outside their embassy in London as he refuses to step down amidst much violence and protests in Libya as a result of clashes between anti and pro-government militias. London, UK, 25/02/2011.

Demotix: Muslims for Shariah law protest

A group of what appeared to be Muslims Against Crusades demonstrated for Shariah law in Libya next to anti-Gaddaffi supporters protesting for Gaddaffi to step down outside the Libyan embassy at Hyde Park Corner. London, UK, 25/02/2011.

Demotix: Libyans demonstrate at Downing St.

Hundreds of Libyans demonstrated opposite Downing Street following the air strikes that Moammar Gaddafi ordered in Tripoli, the Libyan Capital with Human Rights Watch claiming at least 233 dead. London, UK, 22/02/2011.

Demotix: Kurds in London demonstrate

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.

Demotix: Bahranians demonstrate in London

Bahrainians protested outside their Embassy in London following the use of UK supplied weapons against anti-government protesters in the capital's Pearl Square. London, UK, 19/02/2011.

Demotix: UK Uncut force closure of Barclays Bank in Piccadi

UK Uncut forced the closure of Barclays Bank in Piccadilly Circus just after 11am. Yesterday it was revealed that the bank paid just 1% corporation tax in 2009 - £113m after record profits of £11.6bn. London, UK, 19/02/2011.

Demotix: UK Uncut close Barclays Bank in Piccadilly Circus

UK Uncut forced the closure of Barclays Bank in Piccadillly Circus just after 11am. Yesterday it was revealed that the bank paid just 1% corporation tax in 2009 - £113m after record profits of £11.6bn. London, UK, 19/02/2011.

Demotix: Police evict Really Free School from Guy Ritchie's

Police serve the eviction of Guy Ritchie's £6m property, 34 Fitzroy Square. The 'Really Free School' collective moved in lat weekend and turned the space into a free education centre in response to rising tuition fees. London, UK, 18/02/2011.

The Egyptian Revolution Film and Photo Night

March 01, 2011 20:00

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Shortwave Cinema

10 Bermondsey Square

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Demotix: Heathrow protest over aviation VAT dodging

Organised by 'Take VAT', people gathered at Bank and Green Park at 10:30am and then travelled to Heathrow Terminal 3 to demonstrate against the aviation industry's £9 billion a year alleged tax dodge. London, UK. 12/02/2011.

Black Flag Cairo: An interview with an Egyptian Anarchist

Here there's a short interview given by a member of one of the Egyptian Anarchist groups.

Q: Please tell me your name and what movement you are from.



A: I'm Nidal Tahrir, from Black Flag, A small group of Anarcho-Communists in Egypt.

Q: The world is watching Egypt, and even moving in solidarity. However, due to the internet being cut, information was difficult to find. Can you tell me about wha…

Demotix: Protest outside RBS in City of London

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

Demotix: 'Dance against deficit lies' outside Bank

Activists staged a one hour dance session outside Bank at 1300 hours to highlight the way the deficit is being used to withdraw funding from the arts sector. London, UK, 14/01/2011

Demotix: London Iranians condemn Camp Ashraf attack

Supporters of the People's Mojahedin Organisation of Iran (PMOI) rallied outside the Foreign Office in London to condemn the January 7th attack on Camp Ashraf. London, UK, 13/01/2011.

Demotix: London Vigil on 9th anniversary of Guantanamo Bay

The London Guantanamo Campaign held a silent vigil on the 9th anniversary of the detention and torture camp's opening outside the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square. London, UK, 11/01/2011.

Demotix: Protest at Julian Assange's pre-trial hearing

A number of individuals protested outside Belmarsh Magistrates' court where Julian Assange faced a pre-trial hearing. His lawyers will fight against his extradition to Sweden at the next hearing planned for Feruary 7th and 8th. London, UK, 11/01/2011

Demotix: Julian Assange at the Belmarsh pre-trial Hearing

Julian Assange speaks to the world's media post pre-trial hearing at Belmarsh Magistrates' court. Lawyer Mark Stephens said that he is ready to fight extradition to Sweden at the next hearing set for February 7th and 8th. London, UK, 11/01/2011.

Nick Griffin forced to retreat from Frontline Club

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Nick Griffin was forced to retreat from the Frontline Club after he arrived to take part in a Q&A panel session on the documentary film 'The Battle for Barking'. The UAF forced him and his security unit to retreat. London, UK. 13/01/2011

: EDL rally with Rabbi Nachum Shifren

The English Defence League (EDL) rallied outside the Israeli embassy with Orthodox Rabbi Nachum Shifren from L.A. The hope is that a connection will be forged between the EDL and the Tea Party in America. London, United Kingdom, 24/10/2010.

: Firefighters strike in Euston

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.

: Unions demonstrate against Con-Dem cuts

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.

: Protesters target HLS investors

Protesters hit up investors in Huntingdon Life Sciences (HLS) based in London including Nomura, Bank of America and JP Morgan. Six activists face trial today for their involvement in action against HLS investors. London, United Kingdom, 21/10/2010.

: Protesters target HLS investors

Protesters hit up investors in Huntingdon Life Sciences (HLS) based in London including Nomura, Bank of America and JP Morgan. Six activists face trial today for their involvement in action against HLS investors. London, United Kingdom, 21/10/2010.

: SOAS activists occupy BIS

Around 20 people walked into the Department for Business Innovation & Skills making themselves at home just after 8pm, setting up tents, unravelling banners with one eve climbing light rigging inside the lobby. London, United Kingdom, 20/10/2010.