protest

Photography

Photos: thousands march against austerity

Bristolians marched against austerity last Saturday in a powerful display of opposition to government.

Norberto Fernández Soriano

People's History

Bringing the fight against apartheid to Bristol

Remembering Ron Press, the white South African dissident who became a leading light in Bristol activism.

Colin Thomas

Reports

Video: What impact for anti-austerity protest?

At the national demonstration organised by the People’s Assembly in London on Saturday 1st of July, the anti-austerity movement showed a resurgence.

Alec Saelens
Jenny Stringer and Alec Saelens

Reports

Feminist library protestors “violently” evicted

Domestic violence campaigners have been “violently” evicted from Cheltenham Road Library.

Koel Mukherjee
Koel Mukherjee

City

Feminist library occupiers defiant after police visit

Domestic violence campaigners occupying the now-closed Cheltenham Road Library, are determined to stay put after a visit from the police and other unidentified individuals - one of whom made threats.

Koel Mukherjee
Koel Mukherjee

Reports

“We invite you to join us”: Activists occupy Cheltenham Road library

Domestic violence campaigners have occupied the historic Cheltenham Road Library to protest a lack of social housing.

Dean Ayotte Koel Mukherjee
Dean Ayotte and Koel Mukherjee

City

Nazis behind Saturday’s far-right rally

Some neo-Nazis are expected to be in Bristol city centre this Saturday. Anti-fascist groups have called a counter-demonstration.

Jacob Wells

Ideas and Action

Breaking: Multinational bank backs down to local campaigners

Santander has been forced to back track on a controversial policy.

Adam Cantwell-Corn
Adam Cantwell-Corn

Ideas and Action

Hundreds meet to stand up to racism

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

Jenny Stringer

City

Far right demo, Bristol June 2016

Fascists plan demo in Bristol

March has backing of former EDL leader Tommy Robinson

Jacob Wells

Voices

Hip Hop Hijabis: “Muslim chick with an itch to spit skits”

Bristolian Muslim rappers Sukina Douglas and Tanya Muneera Williams are “proud to be from a place of resistance.”

Koel Mukherjee
Eliza Lomas and Koel Mukherjee

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
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