What’s coming up in July
There’s plenty to be angry about in the world right now. The good news is that Bristol has something for everyone when it comes to fighting back. Continue reading What’s coming up in July
Month: June 2022
St Monica Trust strikes begin with staff walkout
Six weeks ago, St Monica Trust care home didn’t even have a union rep. This morning, nursing staff walked onto the picket line on their first ever day of strike action. Continue reading St Monica Trust strikes begin with staff walkout
Free and fair buses campaign continues
XR Youth keep public transport on the agenda as they fight for better buses across the West of England. Continue reading Free and fair buses campaign continues
A beacon of resistance: unions march in solidarity with RMT
A summer of discontent seemed a distinct possibility as the amphitheatre behind Temple Meads swelled with trade union banners. Continue reading A beacon of resistance: unions march in solidarity with RMT
First Clear Channel digital billboards approved
Last month it was announced that advertising company Clear Channel had submitted plans for 86 new digital billboards in the city’s bus shelters. Continue reading First Clear Channel digital billboards approved
‘A silent type of activism’ – FUZE: Genesis at Lakota
Beautiful silhouettes, uplifting music and creative choreographies were a way to make a difference in Bristol and an unusual form of activism, writes Ralitsa Pashkuleva. Continue reading ‘A silent type of activism’ – FUZE: Genesis at Lakota
Watch: Bristol stands against Rwanda deportations policy
Stand Up To Racism held a short demo in central Bristol on Friday (June 17) against the government’s continuing attempts to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda. Three days earlier, the first scheduled deportees were given an eleventh hour reprieve when the European Court of Human Rights ordered they be removed from the flight. SUtR were gathering signatures on a petition against the Rwanda policy and … Continue reading Watch: Bristol stands against Rwanda deportations policy
XR Youth and Youth Climate Swarm launch free bus campaign
Youth climate groups are joining forces to launch a campaign for ‘free and fair’ buses. Continue reading XR Youth and Youth Climate Swarm launch free bus campaign
Bristol Airport appeal will be heard in Bristol
The future of Bristol Airport expansion will be decided in Bristol, a High Court judge has ruled. Continue reading Bristol Airport appeal will be heard in Bristol
Win as digital billboard application withdrawn
A win for campaigners today as plans for a digital billboard on Cheltenham Road are withdrawn in the face of massive public resistance. Continue reading Win as digital billboard application withdrawn