Four students carry a banner reading "Fight The Cuts"

Impromptu Student March Disrupts City Centre

An impromptu march caused traffic tailbacks across the city centre this afternoon as dozens of students protested against government cuts to university arts funding.  The march began with a rally outside Senate House at the University of Bristol organised by Students Against Cuts. Speakers included Fin Deane of Students Against Cuts, Patrick McAllister, co-chair of Bristol Young Greens, and Nicholas Clare, chair of Socialist Students. … Continue reading Impromptu Student March Disrupts City Centre

“A Coming Onslaught”: Demo Faces Up to Racism in England

Bristol Stand Up to Racism (SUtR) held a small demo yesterday (July 14) riding the wave of anti-racist sentiment now sweeping the country.  Organised at short notice, Wednesday’s demo drew a crowd of only nine people to hold placards and hang a banner over the Fountain Steps in the city centre.  Demo organiser Huw Williams, of Bristol SUtR, explained how the demo was called in … Continue reading “A Coming Onslaught”: Demo Faces Up to Racism in England