Thousands march to say Enough is Enough
Marking the latest energy cap rise, over one thousand people marched in Bristol to say Enough is Enough.
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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.
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
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.
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In Photos: UCU Rally on College Green
The first week of UCU strikes came to an end with a mass rally on College Green.
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
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.
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
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.
#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.
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.
Upcoming protests in September 2022
There’s plenty to get involved with across Bristol this September.
Strikes, airports and a boat party: August round-up
As August comes to a close take a look back at all the action across Bristol over the last month.
Features
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.
Watch: Campaigners raise a glass of bubbly as Boris resigns
On Friday a small rally was held in Broadmead to celebrate the resignation of Boris Johnson as prime minister the day before.
In Photos: Bristol Pride 2022
It was an amazing day of pride celebrations for the city.
‘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.
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Interviews and Analysis
We Need Space: New Film on Land Rights, the Environment and the Right to Protest
Throughout Bristol’s Kill The Bill campaign last year, one constant barrier between protesters and the public was communicating what “Kill The Bill” actually meant. The
Drumming Up Resistance: XR Samba and the Crackdown on Noisy Protest
Soundtrack to a thousand memories of roadblocks, marches and stand-offs with the police, the pounding rhythms of the samba band have arguably done more to
Kill The Bill: One Year On – Part 1
This is part one of a two-part series looking back on one year of Kill The Bill in Bristol and asking what lessons can be
Kill The Bill: One Year On – Part 2
This is the second part of a two-part series looking at the legacy of Bristol’s Kill The Bill movement one year after the first protest.