Protest

Photography

In Photos: The miners’ strike, 40 years on

A new exhibition dives into the bitter dispute, highlighting the communities and people at the centre of brutal crackdowns.

Written by: Isaac Muk

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

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

Activism

The history of the Poll Tax and the power of direct action

Can‘t pay, won‘t pay — As a campaign calling on Britons to refuse payment of their energy bills this winter gains momentum, writer Ella Glover looks back at the victory of the mass non-payment movement that inspired it.

Written by: Ella Glover

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

Activism

I was arrested over my hijab – here’s why I’m protesting

Fight for justice — As protests in Iran intensify, a young woman describes being brutalised by police at age 16 and why she’s now taking to the streets.

Written by: Jessie Williams

Activism

The fight for justice for Chris Kaba – in photos

Black lives matter — Over the weekend, thousands of protestors gathered in Westminster to express their sadness and fury at the fatal police shooting of a young Black man in Brixton.

Written by: Huck

Activism

Photos of anti-monarchy protestors gathered in London

‘Not my king!‘ — Yesterday, demonstrators gathered outside of Parliament to voice their concerns about the monarchy and the crackdown on dissent.

Written by: Huck

Activism

Photos of the London ride out in protest of knife crime

BikeStormz 2022 — Thousands attended the annual event this year to wheelie through the city and call for ‘knives down, bikes up’.

Written by: Huck

Activism

Londoners gather to condemn Israel’s brutal assault on Gaza

Free Palestine — Protestors gathered outside Downing Street following the latest atrocities committed by Israel against Palestinians living in the besieged strip.

Written by: Huck

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