Solidarity with Aslef strikes as XR joins picket
Striking workers from the union Aslef received a boost as they were joined on the picket line by hundreds of climate activists. Continue reading Solidarity with Aslef strikes as XR joins picket
Month: July 2022
Bristol on Board: protesters demand fairer public transport
XR Bristol’s “Bristol on Board” campaign, under which the group is demanding more affordable public transport whilst supporting the fight against Bristol Airport expansion. Continue reading Bristol on Board: protesters demand fairer public transport
Bristol On Board: XR to call for better public transport this weekend
The protest continues XR’s long standing opposition to Bristol Airport expansion whilst simultaneously calling for affordable bus fares and public ownership of public transport. Continue reading Bristol On Board: XR to call for better public transport this weekend
Free ice cream at Animal Rebellion event this weekend
Lucky members of the public will have the chance to score a free vegan ice cream this Sunday. Continue reading Free ice cream at Animal Rebellion event this weekend
How unions can lead action on the climate crisis
In the battle for a green future, we should turn to an often overlooked force: trade unions. Continue reading How unions can lead action on the climate crisis
Hong Kong uprising remembered at College Green demonstration
Hong Kongers living in Bristol gathered on College Green for a mass demonstration against the ongoing interference of China in Hong Kong’s self-governance. Continue reading Hong Kong uprising remembered at College Green demonstration
Activists’ dismay as bee garden removed after just two days
Less than 48 hours after being installed a bee-friendly garden has been removed by corporate advertising company Clear Channel. Continue reading Activists’ dismay as bee garden removed after just two days
Buzz Stop garden installed to benefit bees
A group of residents calling themselves Bee the Change have installed a bee-friendly garden on top of a bus stop on Cheltenham Road in what they say is a call for action on nature. Continue reading Buzz Stop garden installed to benefit bees
Hong Kong pro-democracy protests remembered in Bristol this week
A diaspora community of Hong Kongers in Bristol will hold events this week to commemorate pro-democracy protests that took place in Hong Kong in 2019 and 2020 Continue reading Hong Kong pro-democracy protests remembered in Bristol this week
Defend Asylum Seekers hold rally during Harbour Festival
Amongst the music and performances, visitors to the Harbourside Festival on Saturday were treated to choruses of We Shall Overcome thanks to a rally in support of refugees and asylum seekers. Continue reading Defend Asylum Seekers hold rally during Harbour Festival