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In photos: First London protests against Donald Trump visit, with big demo expected tomorrow
Posted on Thursday, Jul 12, 2018 | No CommentsProtesters gathered around the ‘ring of steel’ in Regents Park, London today to protest at the visit of ‘weapons grade plum’ Donald Trump. -
Protest photos: No Coalition of Chaos with the DUP, Whitehall, London, Sat 17th June
Posted on Saturday, Jun 17, 2017 | No CommentsA sizeable crowd gathered in Whitehall today, as protesters attended the ‘No Coalition of Chaos with the DUP‘ protest, organised by activist Owen Jones. -
United For Palestine: anti-Israel Protest on Oxford Street, London
Posted on Monday, Jul 4, 2016 | 2 CommentsThis sizeable, but peaceful, protest was seen progressing down Oxford Street yesterday afternoon. I grabbed a few photos as it passed by: -
![Thousands of people marched through central London today to protest against the referendum decision to leave the EU. The march started at Park Lane before setting off on the two-mile route to […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/brexit-protest-parliament-01-1-115x115.jpg "In photos: Anti Brexit campaigners gather in Parliament Square, London")
In photos: Anti Brexit campaigners gather in Parliament Square, London
Posted on Saturday, Jul 2, 2016 | No CommentsThousands of people marched through central London today to protest against the referendum decision to leave the EU. The march started at Park Lane before setting off on the two-mile route to […] -
![Despite relentless torrential rain and the protest being ‘officially’ called off because of police concerns, thousands of people packed into Trafalgar Square this afternoon to protest against the ‘Brexit’ referendum, […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/anti-brexit-demo-london-01-1-115x115.jpg "Thousands join anti-Brexit demo in rain-drenched Trafalgar Square, London: full photo report")
Thousands join anti-Brexit demo in rain-drenched Trafalgar Square, London: full photo report
Posted on Tuesday, Jun 28, 2016 | 3 CommentsDespite relentless torrential rain and the protest being ‘officially’ called off because of police concerns, thousands of people packed into Trafalgar Square this afternoon to protest against the ‘Brexit’ referendum, […] -
Bursary or Bust – march by student nurses through central London, Sat 4th June
Posted on Monday, Jun 6, 2016 | No CommentsOn Saturday, a large march progressed through central London in opposition to government plans to scrap NHS bursaries. -
![Tens of thousands of people walked through central London today, with the Solidarity with Refugees March calling on the British government to be more sympathetic and more effective in their […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/refugee-march-london-011-115x115.jpg "Banners, slogans and faces in the crowd: Solidarity with Refugees March photos")
Banners, slogans and faces in the crowd: Solidarity with Refugees March photos
Posted on Saturday, Sep 12, 2015 | No CommentsTens of thousands of people walked through central London today, with the Solidarity with Refugees March calling on the British government to be more sympathetic and more effective in their […] -
Cardiff protest against Israel playing Wales in the UEFA 2016 qualifier – photos
Posted on Sunday, Sep 6, 2015 | 1 CommentA large and lively protest and march took place in Cardiff today, ahead of Wales’ frustrating 0-0 draw against Israel in the UEFA 2016 qualifiers. -
![A march and rally is taking place in Cardiff this afternoon in protest at Israel playing in the UEFA Championship. The team face Wales in the Cardiff City stadium at […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/IMG_20150906_111628-115x115.jpg "Fair Play for Palestine – activists protest ahead of Wales vs Israel UEFA Championship match, 6th Sept, 2015")
Fair Play for Palestine – activists protest ahead of Wales vs Israel UEFA Championship match, 6th Sept, 2015
Posted on Sunday, Sep 6, 2015 | No CommentsA march and rally is taking place in Cardiff this afternoon in protest at Israel playing in the UEFA Championship. The team face Wales in the Cardiff City stadium at […] -
Fifty photos – Anti Austerity Rally in Parliament Square, London, 20th June 2015
Posted on Saturday, Jun 20, 2015 | No CommentsTens of thousands of protesters filled the streets of central London today to protest against the government’s austerity measures. -
![Last Saturday, two separate marches from the south and east of London assembled outside City Hall to demand more affordable housing for all Londoners. I posted up 50+ photos of […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/march-for-homes-london-011-115x115.jpg "Thousands of protesters assemble at City Hall for the March For Homes protest")
Thousands of protesters assemble at City Hall for the March For Homes protest
Posted on Monday, Feb 2, 2015 | No CommentsLast Saturday, two separate marches from the south and east of London assembled outside City Hall to demand more affordable housing for all Londoners. I posted up 50+ photos of […] -
![Last week, activists calling themselves Bohemians 4 Soho occupied and reopened the legendary 12 Bar in central London, shortly after it had been closed in the wake of a huge redevelopment. […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/anti-folk-12-bar-london-261-115x115.jpg "Eviction order served on Soho’s 12 Bar Club – bailiffs due tomorrow, street party called")
Eviction order served on Soho’s 12 Bar Club – bailiffs due tomorrow, street party called
Posted on Thursday, Jan 29, 2015 | 1 CommentLast week, activists calling themselves Bohemians 4 Soho occupied and reopened the legendary 12 Bar in central London, shortly after it had been closed in the wake of a huge redevelopment. […] -
![A host of yellow paper umbrellas appeared outside the offices of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London today, as supporters held a rally in solidarity with the […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/democracy-now-hong-kong-02-115x115.jpg "Pro-democracy supporters rally outside Hong Kong trade office in London – photos")
Pro-democracy supporters rally outside Hong Kong trade office in London – photos
Posted on Sunday, Oct 19, 2014 | No CommentsA host of yellow paper umbrellas appeared outside the offices of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London today, as supporters held a rally in solidarity with the […] -
Kurdish activists protest against ISIS in Oxford Circus, London, Sat 27th Sept 2014
Posted on Saturday, Sep 27, 2014 | 1 CommentPart of the busy Oxford Street junction with Regent Street was gridlocked this afternoon as Kurdish demonstrators protested against the Islamic State (ISIS). -
Farewell to SchNEWS, Britain’s best activist newsletter
Posted on Friday, Sep 26, 2014 | No CommentsI’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.