In Photos: UCU Rally on College Green
The first week of UCU strikes came to an end with a mass rally on College Green. Continue reading In Photos: UCU Rally on College Green
Month: September 2022
UCU Strikes begin at City of Bristol College
The strike has been called by the Universities and Colleges Union (UCU) and coincides with actions at 29 colleges across the UK. There will be a total of ten strike days spread over the next four weeks. Continue reading UCU Strikes begin at City of Bristol College
Big Conversation to tackle climate ecological and cost of living crises
‘An ancient form of democracy that gives power to ordinary people to make an impact on decisions that affect us all.’ That’s how XR (Extinction Rebellion) Bristol describe their Big Conversation, an event through which they hope to encourage members of the public to gather to share personal experiences, insights and expertise on the question of what to do about the climate, ecological and cost … Continue reading Big Conversation to tackle climate ecological and cost of living crises
Enough is Enough Bristol launch recap
St George’s music hall was packed out and an overspill rally was held on nearby Brandon Hill when national campaign Enough is Enough held its first Bristol event last night. Continue reading Enough is Enough Bristol launch recap
Don’t Pay UK comes to Bristol
The cost of living crisis has been wiped from the headlines of the national media by the death of Queen Elizabeth, but one campaign is still working steadily to organise Bristolians in resistance. Don’t Pay UK is a national campaign encouraging people to cancel their energy bills en masse in protest against rising fuel costs which will plunge millions of households into fuel stress and … Continue reading Don’t Pay UK comes to Bristol
Vigil for Chris Kaba, killed by police
A vigil will be held on Queen Square this Saturday as part of a national day of action in memory of Chris Kaba, a 24-year-old black man shot dead by London’s Met police. Kaba was unarmed when he was killed by a single bullet shot by a firearms officer following a traffic stop and short car chase in Streatham Hill on September 5. The officer … Continue reading Vigil for Chris Kaba, killed by police
Campaigners call for high-carbon ad ban
Adblock Bristol are calling on Bristol City Council to ban the advertising of high-carbon products such as airlines, airports, petrol and diesel cars, and fossil fuel companies across the city. Continue reading Campaigners call for high-carbon ad ban
#BoycottPuma demo: in pictures
Campaigners from Bristol Palestine Solidarity Campaign were joined by footballers from the Easton Cowfolk to protest against the sponsorship of the Israeli Football Association by sports apparel brand Puma. Continue reading #BoycottPuma demo: in pictures
Easton Cowfolk to join Palestine solidarity protest
Easton Cowfolk football team will join campaigners to play football outside Sports Direct, Broadmead, on Saturday to protest Puma’s sponsorship of the Israeli Football Association. Continue reading Easton Cowfolk to join Palestine solidarity protest
Disability activists to protest for fairer Clean Air Zone
A disability charity is to protest the implementation of the Clean Air Zone, saying it could ‘deepen inequalities’ faced by disabled people. Continue reading Disability activists to protest for fairer Clean Air Zone