Ben Smoke

Thousands protest in London over deaths in police custody
Activism

Thousands protest in London over deaths in police custody

End state violence — Over the weekend, the United Families & Friends Campaign organised a protest calling for an end to deaths at the hands of the police.

Written by: Ben Smoke

Why we should fear the Tories’ fresh attacks on protest
Activism

Why we should fear the Tories’ fresh attacks on protest

Police state — As the Public Order Bill returns to Parliament today, activists and campaigners are sounding the alarm over what they’re calling a rollback of human rights.

Written by: Ben Smoke

Protestors oppose TED Talks’ platforming of oil bosses
Activism

Protestors oppose TED Talks’ platforming of oil bosses

No planet B — Demonstrators gathered outside the Barbican to call out the non-profit over its decision to invite representatives of fossil fuel companies to speak at its summit.

Written by: Ben Smoke

Photos of protestors burning their energy bills in London
Activism

Photos of protestors burning their energy bills in London

Enough is enough — Over the weekend, thousands came together across the country over the greed and exploitation that is driving the energy crisis.

Written by: Ben Smoke

In photos: Londoners say no to extortionate energy bill rise
Activism

In photos: Londoners say no to extortionate energy bill rise

Don't pay — Following the announcement of an 80% hike in the energy price cap from 1st October, crowds gathered outside the offices of energy regulator Ofgem to protest and declare their intention to undertake a payment strike.

Written by: Ben Smoke

The DIY group carving out space for women’s football
Outdoors

The DIY group carving out space for women’s football

Baller FC — With the Women’s Euros in full swing, last week saw glorious, sweaty celebrations take place in a dedicated, safe space for female and non-binary fans.

Written by: Ben Smoke

Pure ecstasy: photos from Manchester’s biggest gay rave
Photography

Pure ecstasy: photos from Manchester’s biggest gay rave

As the legendary LGBTQ+ event returns, we look back at the spectacular scenes that lit up Manchester’s Depot Mayfield last year.

Written by: Ben Smoke

Boris Johnson leaves behind him a terrifying legacy
Activism

Boris Johnson leaves behind him a terrifying legacy

Long shadow — The prime minister may have resigned, but the impact of a raft of authoritarian legislation passed under his tenure is yet to be felt.

Written by: Ben Smoke

Anti-police protestors storm London Pride parade
Activism

Anti-police protestors storm London Pride parade

Queer activist group Lesbians and Gays support the Migrants staged a die-in at the Pride in London parade to protest the inclusion of police in the march.

Written by: Ben Smoke

How food banks are weathering the cost of living crisis
At What Cost?

How food banks are weathering the cost of living crisis

The past five years have seen a staggering increase in food bank usage across the UK. Now, staff fear things are set to get much worse.

Written by: Ben Smoke

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