Author: Jenny Stringer

Jenny Stringer

Edition 17

Fighting fires and austerity

Catching up with the union that fights for the rights of those who fight fires.

Jenny Stringer

Visuals

Watch: the women working on the tools and bucking the trend

Jenny Stringer, Aphra Evans and Kaelyn Maehara

Reports

People block developers profiting from Bristol's housing crisis

Jenny Stringer

Ideas and Action

Another victory for campaigners on Bristol’s slavery legacy as momentum builds

Momentum is building in the struggle for how Edward Colston, and slavery itself, should be remembered in Bristol in 2017.

Jenny Stringer

Ideas and Action

How this Barcelona group is building community power

Jenny Stringer

Ideas and Action

Analysis: Bristol’s next move should look to Barcelona

Jenny Stringer

Ideas and Action

Eviction resistance at Camelot property

Campaigners celebrate after eviction of Camelot tenant is postponed by protest yesterday.

Jenny Stringer

Ideas and Action

Collective re-organisation

In Bristol, people are turning to alternative unions like ACORN and the IWW to get their voices heard on critical issues such as housing and workplace inequality.

Jenny Stringer

City

Lettings fees ban: The lobbyists push back

Although the ban on tenant fees from lettings agents was hailed by many as a positive step forward for renters, the industry lobbies are gearing...

Jenny Stringer

Features

The legal case that could shape part of the housing crisis

We caught up with a Bristol lawyer to explain the significance

Jenny Stringer

City

“This plan empowers and gives us a stronger voice”

Lawrence Weston’s Neighbourhood Development Plan shows what reclaiming local power can look like.

Alec Saelens and Jenny Stringer

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Hate crime: Bristol's survivors and statistics

“It’s a sign of the times,” Tariq* said to his daughter, trying to explain to the 12-year-old why her school mates won’t sit next to...

Jenny Stringer

Ideas and Action

Hundreds meet to stand up to racism

“We need to organise so we are the biggest voice.”

Jenny Stringer

Ideas and Action

Famous slave trader celebrated in Bristol again

Protests against Edward Colston celebrations continued yesterday as official birthday event marked the end of a fortnight of celebrations and fundraising.

Jenny Stringer