London

Inside Grow Heathrow: the UK’s most famous protest camp
Activism

Inside Grow Heathrow: the UK’s most famous protest camp

Suburban sanctuary — For the last seven years, Grow Heathrow has been fighting against the expansion of London’s busiest airport. Now – despite its positive impact on the surrounding community – the four-acre eco-squat is facing the threat of closure.

Written by: Charlotte England

Exploring the back streets at London Pride 2017
Activism

Exploring the back streets at London Pride 2017

Cutting out the commercialism — Now in its 45th year, the annual march is a no-holds-barred celebration of LGBT sexuality – but the corporate sponsorship is louder than ever. Here, we escape the crowds to find the real heart of the party.

Written by: Dominique Sisley

Khidr is the zine giving a voice to young British Muslims
Zine Scene

Khidr is the zine giving a voice to young British Muslims

Zine Scene — At a time when Islamophobia runs rampant, a London collective are offering their own counter-narrative instead of letting racism take the headline.

Written by: Biju Belinky

Uncovering fifty years of queer nightlife in London
Photography

Uncovering fifty years of queer nightlife in London

A hidden history — With Pride celebrations underway, Joseph Alloway and Josh Enright from London's Dalston Superstore curate a new exhibition remembering half a century of queer partying, protest and performance in the capital.

Written by: Michael Segalov

If Trump does make a sneak visit to Britain, he'll see we (still) don't want him
Opinion

If Trump does make a sneak visit to Britain, he'll see we (still) don't want him

From Where I Stand — Even if Donald Trump only makes a sneak trip to the UK now his state visit has been cancelled, the British public will make it clear he's still not welcome.

Written by: Michael Segalov

Stop sneering at the Grenfell Tower 'conspiracy theories'
Opinion

Stop sneering at the Grenfell Tower 'conspiracy theories'

From Where I Stand — There's nothing funny about confusion after trauma. Victims and their loved ones have every right to distrust the state right now. The fact that you're mocking working class communities in mourning says it all.

Written by: Dawn Foster

Community and strength at last night's Finsbury Park vigil
Culture

Community and strength at last night's Finsbury Park vigil

United Against All Terror — With one dead and eleven still injured, London is once again in shock and mourning following the Finsbury Park Mosque terror attack.

Written by: Michael Segalov

The Daily Mail and the Sun are hate preachers, they must be held to account
Culture

The Daily Mail and the Sun are hate preachers, they must be held to account

From Where I Stand — In the aftermath of any terror attack we look for the preachers who have radicalised. Last night's attack on Finsbury Park Mosque can be no exception.

Written by: Michael Segalov

Pissed-off protestors sum up Theresa May in just one sentence
Activism

Pissed-off protestors sum up Theresa May in just one sentence

'An absolute shitshow' — On Saturday afternoon, protestors gathered outside Downing Street, angry at the UK's shambolic government and the Tories plan to jump into bed with the backwards DUP.

Written by: Michael Segalov

Last night's protest at Grenfell Tower was raw, hurting and angry
Reportage

Last night's protest at Grenfell Tower was raw, hurting and angry

We need answers — Following the fatal fire in West London, thousands gathered in the tower's charred out shadow to demand answers, justice and respect.

Written by: Biju Belinky // Michael Segalov // Bex Wade

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