Parliament

Who are the voters under threat from the Elections Bill?
Activism

Who are the voters under threat from the Elections Bill?

Lost voices — The government’s proposed changes to the UK’s election laws have been described as an ‘attack on democracy’. Those set to be impacted explain why the bill risks silencing them.

Written by: Maddy Dhesi

Demonstrators rally together for a ‘very annoying‘ protest
Activism

Demonstrators rally together for a ‘very annoying‘ protest

#KillTheBill — As crucial votes on the policing bill took place in the House of Lords, protestors gathered together with a simple goal: to make as much of a racket as possible.

Written by: Ben Smoke

The Borders Bill will endanger those it claims to protect
Opinion

The Borders Bill will endanger those it claims to protect

The fight ahead — While the Tories claim that their authoritarian Bill will create a fairer system, in reality, it’ll only serve to harm the most marginalised and vulnerable, writes Leah Cowan.

Written by: Leah Cowan

Is it too late to ‘Kill the Bill’?
Activism

Is it too late to ‘Kill the Bill’?

Time to act — While the authoritarian policing bill is almost certainly going to be passed, now isn’t the time to give up the fight, writes Politics Editor, Ben Smoke.

Written by: Ben Smoke

The fight to ‘Kill The Bill’ has only just begun
Activism

The fight to ‘Kill The Bill’ has only just begun

Time to act — With the Bill returning to Parliament in early July, heavy-handed policing at nationwide protests and the G7 should fuel our fight against this authoritarian legislation.

Written by: Ben Smoke

We must ‘Kill The Bill‘ to stop prison expansion plans
Activism

We must ‘Kill The Bill‘ to stop prison expansion plans

Time to act — Organisers from CAPE – a network of grassroots groups fighting prison expansion – explain why the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill would lead to more incarcerations and ultimately harm the most vulnerable in society.

Written by: CAPE

Inside Labour’s election meltdown & the man to blame
Activism

Inside Labour’s election meltdown & the man to blame

Time for change — After a weekend of devastating losses for his party, Leader of the Opposition Keir Starmer attempted to place the blame on others in his party. He has once again proven himself to be unfit for his position, writes Politics Editor, Ben Smoke.

Written by: Ben Smoke

‘It‘s not for the police to decide who has a legitimate voice’
Activism

‘It‘s not for the police to decide who has a legitimate voice’

Jeremy Corbyn on #KillTheBill — Ahead of more protests across the country this weekend opposing the Government’s draconian policing bill, Jeremy Corbyn outlines why we must keep the pressure on and protect our right to speak out.

Written by: Ben Smoke

Power of protest: The policing bill has been delayed
Activism

Power of protest: The policing bill has been delayed

Sisters united — Thanks to Sisters Uncut’s tireless campaigning, an authoritarian bill that intends to crack down on protesting and increase police powers has been delayed until at least the summer, reports Politics Editor Ben Smoke.

Written by: Ben Smoke

Zarah Sultana: 'We cannot put anyone above the law'
Activism

Zarah Sultana: 'We cannot put anyone above the law'

Human rights at stake — Last week, three Labour MPs – Nadia Whittome, Beth Winter and Olivia Blake – all lost their roles after voting against a bill which restricts British soldier torture prosecutions. Zarah Sultana MP explains why she took a stand against the bill.

Written by: Zarah Sultana

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