Category: Politics
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John Rees is in danger of dragging Stop the War Coalition’s reputation further into disrepute. It is a troubling time for the anti-war organisation, and rather than dousing the flames, Rees is adding further fuel to the fire. Initially, I had no intention of doing another piece criticising Stop the War Coalition. It is not…
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On Saturday 28th November, thousands of protesters gathered in Whitehall to oppose the UK government’s plans to bomb ISIS in Syria. Stop the War Coalition led proceedings, and though I was not there in person, I have been able to watch numerous videos of the days events. One video which stands out from the crowd…
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Unlike compassionate conservatism, selective solidarity does exactly what it says on the tin. It is a phenomenon that cuts across gender, race, and political affiliation. Born from the desire to stand alongside comrades, it is blunted by the hypocrisy inherent in its (il)logic. Across campaigns and across the world it can be seen to rear…
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Brighton and Hove City Council have today unveiled ambitious plans to tackle homelessness in the area by housing residents in vacant buildings. Speaking at a press conference earlier today, Danielle Stewart, the leader of the Labour councillors, announced that a deal had been struck with the Greens that would see a united effort to combat…
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As election fever reaches its sweaty, unbearable heights in both the UK with the coming General Election, and in the US as Hilary Clinton officially announces her campaign to run for Presidency, we are faced with the age old anarchist dilemma: To vote or not to vote. I do not expect this article to answer…
Trouble & Squeak 