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Photo archives: London Mayday protest, Parliament Square, 1st May 2000
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Photo archives: London Mayday 2K protest, Parliament Square, 1st May 2000

Fri 1st May, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Twenty years ago, Parliament Square in London was filled with anti-capitalist protesters, green campaigners and activists for a celebration of Mayday. Here’s some photos from the day:

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London's Southbank skaters to stay as undercroft redevelopment plans axed
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London’s Southbank skaters to stay as undercroft redevelopment plans axed

Fri 19th September, 2014 - by editor - Leave a Comment

After a long and hard fought campaign, skateboarders on London’s South Bank will be able to remain where they are for the long term, as plans to redevelop their undercroft …

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Save This Tree campaign battles to keep a fine London Plane from the axe
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Save This Tree campaign battles to keep a fine London Plane from the axe

Tue 22nd July, 2014Wed 23rd July, 2014 - by editor - 1 Comment

Local campaigners are battling hard to save a large London Plane tree in Redcross Way, SE1 1TD, which the local council is trying to axe because it has become an “insurance …

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Don't let them turn the August Bank Holiday Monday into bloody Margaret Thatcher Day
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Don’t let them turn the August Bank Holiday Monday into Margaret bloody Thatcher Day

Fri 17th January, 2014Fri 17th January, 2014 - by editor - 2 Comments.

Of all the stupid ideas the slimy Tories have oozed out recently, this latest madcap scheme to rename the August Bank Holiday Monday as ‘Margaret Thatcher Day’ has to rank as …

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Long Live Southbank campaign fights to keep Southbank Undercroft skate park
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Long Live Southbank campaign fights to keep Southbank Undercroft skate park

Mon 30th September, 2013Mon 30th September, 2013 - by editor - 1 Comment

For over forty years, skateboarders, BMX riders and graffiti artists have used the empty space known as the Southbank Undercroft to practise their art, socialise and show off their skills.

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Bring back the football terraces: sign the petition

Fri 1st April, 2011Thu 31st March, 2011 - by editor - 2 Comments.

Being forced to sit down in uncomfortable plastic seats at a football game is a bit like going to see The Clash and being asked to sit down and be …

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