Theo McInnes

Defiance is no 'British value', it's a universal human trait
Opinion

Defiance is no 'British value', it's a universal human trait

From Where I Stand — In the wake of the Westminster attack, politicians have been quick to claim it's a 'British value' to remain stoic, to ensure that life carries on as before. The reality is it's a human trait, not a British one, to face life's adversities. To think otherwise suggests our superiority, the dangerous idea of 'us v them'.

Written by: Ellie Mae O'Hagan

Westminster terror attack: Photos of London on lockdown
Reportage

Westminster terror attack: Photos of London on lockdown

On the ground — A violent attack in London has shaken the United Kingdom, with the death toll still unclear. Photographer Theo McInnes was in Westminster in the moments following the incident, and captured the aftermath.

Written by: HUCK HQ

The Travel Diary: South London captured on film
Activism

The Travel Diary: South London captured on film

What you see along the way — As England's capital gets swallowed by property developers and soulless restaurant chains, photographer Theo McInnes has been documenting South London's quiet resistance.

Written by: Theo McInnes

How a drab shopping centre became a haven for London's skaters
Skate

How a drab shopping centre became a haven for London's skaters

The real olympic legacy — London is dying. Where culture and community once blossomed, now private security guards and Jamie's Italians now reign supreme. But in one drab East London shopping centre, a true skate community spirit lives on.

Written by: Tom Hale

EU citizens won't have rights guaranteed in Britain after Brexit
Activism

EU citizens won't have rights guaranteed in Britain after Brexit

The shitshow continues — Well, it's happening. Parliament has voted to trigger Article 50 and leave the EU, refusing to guarantee the rights of EU citizens and a meaningful vote on the deal. Great.

Written by: Michael Segalov

Why is this London art gallery giving neo-Nazis a platform?
Activism

Why is this London art gallery giving neo-Nazis a platform?

Shutting down the alt-right — An exhibition of work by white supremacists – the first of its kind since Trump's election – has sparked a fight back from protesters determined to stop fascism getting a foothold.

Written by: Ruairi Casey

We watched activists ad-hack London to commemorate LGBT history
Activism

We watched activists ad-hack London to commemorate LGBT history

Sexual Avengers — Blue plaques might commemorate important sites across London, but they're the reserve of the white, straight and male. We tagged along as activists ad-hacked important sites of LGBT history across central London to commemorate London's queer culture.

Written by: Matt Broomfield

London still hates Donald Trump
Activism

London still hates Donald Trump

We really do — With Bigot-in-Chief Donald Trump still looking set to be treated to a royal welcome to the United Kingdom, protests erupted inside and outside Parliament last night.

Written by: Theo McInnes

Peckham Pride: Resistance and celebration by London's migrants and queers
Activism

Peckham Pride: Resistance and celebration by London's migrants and queers

Pride is a protest — In the United Kingdom, Pride used to be a protest for the LGBT community, but corporate sponsorship now reigns supreme. The battle is far from over for LGBT rights though. This Saturday, activists organised Peckham Pride, a politically charged pro-migrant, pro-LGBT march and celebration. One of the organisers, Charlie Smoke, explains why.

Written by: Charlie Smoke

What it's like to be young and HIV+ in Britain
Activism

What it's like to be young and HIV+ in Britain

Tackling the stigma — This week five inspiring young HIV+ Brits are setting off around the UK to share their stories and break down the stigma attached to the virus. Huck caught up with them before they hit the road.

Written by: Marta Bausells

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