Unions & NGOs back UK Uncut
This is a letter from a number of NGOs and unions in support of UK Uncut. Protest has been a means for progressive change throughout human history - and it…
How the Daily Mail Scored a UK Uncut Own Goal
Our very own Adam Ramsay stars in the Daily Mail today. I’d recommend clicking on the link. The more hits they get, the more likely they are to print more…
A night in the cells is nothing to a lifetime imprisoned by cuts
I spent the best part of the weekend in a police cell in Illford. I've been accused of taking part in a peaceful protest at Fortnum & Mason's, and charged…
Meme – a collection of the best placards and slogans from March26
So what were the best signs, placards, banners and chants you saw or heard on Saturday? Or at any of the recent demos, protests and strikes for that matter? Let…
My day in the cells
Yesterday, I was arrested outside Fortnum & Mason after the UK Uncut protest on suspicion of Aggrevated Trespass and Criminal Damage. Below is a summary of my experiences of the…
Budget 2011: Retro Shock Doctrine as Thatcher’s Enterprise Zones return
In a display of loyalty to the memory of Margaret Thatcher (don't get excited; she's still alive), George Osborne today announced that now the Tories are back in power, they're…
Budget open thread
George Osborne gives his first regular-season Budget speech today at You can watch on BBC2, BBC Parliament or online at BBC Democracy Live. We'll have analysis for you once we…
Public services or an unnecessary road bridge?
By Francis Stuart We all know the upcoming Scottish election campaign will be dominated by cuts. This isn’t surprising given we are looking at significant cuts year on year to…
For our grandparents, our children, and our friends
This post first appeared on the blog Why Trafalgar? The history of Britain is a history of struggle. The institutions which to us feel permenant are nothing of the sort.…
Film: arguing against cuts
words by me, film by Miles Joseph