"While the political landscape at this time can look particularly bleak, this weekend at the Gala once again reignited my energy & determination to make this a better country" - Ian Lavery MP.
Tag: right to resist
We must challenge the authoritarian clamp down on the Right to Boycott – Jess Barnard
The government’s anti-boycott bill threatens to erode local democracy, it restrict freedom of expression, and it completely undermines campaigns for social and climate justice - Jess Barnard.
Widespread opposition to the anti-boycott bill
"The anti-boycott bill threatens to erode local democracy, restrict freedom of expression, and undermine campaigns for social and climate justice."
70 civil society organisations pledge to fight the Tory Anti-Boycott Bill – Palestine Solidarity Campaign
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) joins 70 civil society organisations in pledging to fight the Tory anti-boycott bill.
UK Universities are cracking down on student organisers as the failure of the marketised system becomes ever clearer
The creeping authoritarianism of the British ruling class goes beyond public protests. UK universities are increasingly attacking protest rights and political activism, writes Fraser McGuire and Alec Severs.
Powerful opening rally of Arise Festival defends our Right To Resist
Arise Festival 2023 opened with an online rally in defence of our right to resist, with leading voices of opposition to the Tories authoritarian clampdown.
Coming together to defend our right to resist
“There’s a comprehensive assault on basic civil liberties" - Logan Williams writes on defending our Right to Resist ahead of the opening rally of Arise Festival 2023.
Boycott campaigns next in the Tories’ authoritarian sights
The Tories are setting their sights on making boycott campaigns illegal - Matt Willgress looks at the implications of this latest push in their authoritarian agenda.
Defend the Right to Strike: Emergency Protest on Monday – PCS
"Every union member is under attack from these new laws. We must defend the right to strike" - the TUC's emergency demo takes place on Monday, May 22nd.
The Public Order Act 2023: An Attack on Civil Liberties and the Right to Protest
"The Public Order Act strikes at the heart of protest. The proposals seek to criminalise anyone who takes to the streets for a cause they believe in."