Upcoming protests in September 2022
There’s plenty to get involved with across Bristol this September. Continue reading Upcoming protests in September 2022
Tag: Together With Refugees
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
Super Saturday Roundup 12/02/22
Saturday, February 12, saw a Super Saturday of protests for Bristol with six demos, some large, some small, happening across the city centre. Anyone would have been pushed to make it to all six (this intrepid reporter had to jog on more than one occasion during the day!). But if you missed out, below is a round up of all the action, and a look … Continue reading Super Saturday Roundup 12/02/22
Resistance Grows Against Borders Bill
Bristol’s continuing resistance to the Borders and Nationality Bill currently making its way through the Parliament was shown yesterday (Saturday, February 12) as Together With Refugees hosted their third demo since July last year at The Fountain Steps. Demonstrators held orange hearts, bright against the drab February sky, showing their support for Together With Refugees’ Show Your Heart campaign. Earlier in the demo, live music … Continue reading Resistance Grows Against Borders Bill
Super Saturday of Protests To Hit Bristol
Saturday, February 12 is set to be one of Bristol’s busiest ever days for protest with six separate demos all called on the same day. Continue reading Super Saturday of Protests To Hit Bristol
Bristol Braves Cold to Protest Patel’s Borders Bill
Following a popular rally in October, Together With Refugees returned to the city centre on Saturday (December 11) in protest against the Nationality and Borders Bill. The rally, co-organised with Bristol University Amnesty International, attracted some 100 people – far more than in October – to the Fountain Steps. Here the crowd, braced against the cold, heard speeches against the Bill and the callous attitude … Continue reading Bristol Braves Cold to Protest Patel’s Borders Bill
Upcoming Protests in Bristol, December 2021
The festive period promises to be a restive one for Bristol with a schedule of protests running throughout advent. No fewer than nine protests and vigils are planned over the coming weeks, with the Colston 4 trial and Police Bill developments taking centre stage. If you know of a protest taking place that is not listed below, please contact thebristolactivist@protonmail.com. December 8 A vigil will … Continue reading Upcoming Protests in Bristol, December 2021
Bristol Defends Refugee Rights Against Patel’s Borders Bill
Part of a nation-wide week of action called by national coalition Together With Refugees, Bristol-based refugee rights groups organised the demo today (October 21) against Priti Patel’s Nationality and Borders Bill. Continue reading Bristol Defends Refugee Rights Against Patel’s Borders Bill