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From the archives: spliffed-up tortoises on sticky buns appear in The Hansard! The Draft Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2005 was discussed in the House of Commons on …
The ‘disconcertingly well informed” urban75 quoted in House Of Commons debate about Ketamine, Oct 2005 Read More
Thousands of people marched through central Leeds on Saturday afternoon in protest against Britain leaving the European Union.
In photos: thousands take to the streets at Leeds anti-Brexit protest, Sat 24th March 2018 Read More
On Saturday, a large march progressed through central London in opposition to government plans to scrap NHS bursaries.
Bursary or Bust – march by student nurses through central London, Sat 4th June Read More
It’s all too depressing to talk about so I’ll let this banner do the talking. If you’re in the mood to vent, shout incoherently or just let off steam in a …
UK Election 2015 – my considered response Read More
I’m saddened to hear that Brighton’s SchNEWS crew have decided to call it a day, after two decades of producing hard-hitting direct action newsletters.
Farewell to SchNEWS, Britain’s best activist newsletter Read More
I loved this anti-Cameron/Gove graffiti seen in the alleyway next to the Pillars of Hercules pub in Manette Street, Soho, London. Scroll down for the full text.
Graffiti of the day: ‘Cameron, you shiny faced…’ Read More
With rents and house prices going through the roof across London, activists are campaigning hard to highlight the hardships being created by government policies and to fight for the provision …
Renters occupy luxury flat in the Stratford Halo development, east London Read More
Called by an unprecedented coalition of London residents, medical staff, trade unions and health campaigners, this demo aims to raise the alarm regarding the biggest threats to A & E’s, …
Sat 18th May: Defend London’s NHS demonstration, 12 noon at Waterloo Read More
I’m loving this angry diatribe by the graffiti artist Banksy about advertising. I share his sentiments exactly.
Graffiti artist Banksy on public advertising: ‘It’s yours to take, re-arrange and re-use’ Read More
From Saturday 1st Sept 2012, new laws will make squatting a residential building in England and Wales a criminal offence, with the maximum penalty six months in jail, a £5,000 …
Squatting now made a criminal offence in the UK – notes and advice Read More
Older readers may fondly remember the Greater London Council (GLC), the top-tier local government administrative body for Greater London from 1965 to 1986. I spotted this old sign today in Brixton, …
A little bit of the GLC lives on in Brixton Read More
I felt compelled to share this moving post by a new father on the urban75 community boards today, because it chimes with my fears of how desperately precious the NHS is, …
Why the NHS should be saved at all costs: a new father posts with passion Read More
With the US Congressional mid-term elections starting up today (Tuesday), it seems an appropriate moment to post this amusing video which highlights the sheer madness of the Tea Party’s policies.
‘Hi, I’m a Tea-Partier’ [Video] Read More
Lordy. This is terrifying stuff. Read on for some example quotes from Tea Party members:
The US Tea Party – the shocking, crazy, mixed-up truth [video] Read MoreSome truly top notch heckling here. The man deserves a pint. Sky’s news anchor was heckled while presenting live on Sky News this afternoon, with a enraged protester repeating chants …
Some quality anti-Murdoch/Sky heckling Read More
Me: Hello Ken. I run the urban75 website where Paddick used to postLivingstone: Is that the Anarchist website?Me: No. The press made that up in an attempt to discredit Paddick …
Ken Livingstone in Brixton Read More