613 words, 3 minutes read time. Introduction In recent years, the right to protest in the United Kingdom has faced increasing challenges. Legislation such as the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act (PCSC) has raised concerns among civil liberties campaigners, activists, and citizens who value democratic expression. In this article, we explore the importance of … Continue reading
1,360 words, 7 minutes read time. This Sunday, I attended the regular Liverpool Friends of Palestine march against the ongoing Israeli military operation in Gaza. This was the seventeenth consecutive Sunday that this march has taken place, though the first I have attended, for various reasons, for several weeks. As usual, we gathered outside the … Continue reading
664 words, 4 minutes read time. In recent weeks, the Labour Party in the UK has found itself facing a growing storm of criticism and dwindling support, particularly among Muslim voters, due to its handling of the Israel-Gaza conflict. The party’s evolving position on the war has left many feeling that it’s a case of … Continue reading
320 words, 2 minutes read time. Protests and demonstrations in solidarity with Palestine unfolded across more than 50 locations in Britain on a recent Saturday. Notable events included the Big Birmingham Demo For Palestine, where around 10,000 protesters marched from Sparkhill and Alum Rock to St Martin’s Square in Birmingham, chanting slogans such as “Ceasefire … Continue reading
373 words, 2 minutes read time. John Pilger was an Australian journalist and documentary filmmaker who passed away on December 30, 2023, at the age of 84 . He was a renowned social activist and a strong critic of western foreign policy. He was known for his uncompromising articles and television documentaries that covered … Continue reading
In recent events that unfolded in the Israel-Palestine conflict, there has been a lamentable loss of civilian lives on both sides, the taking of hostages by Palestinians, and allegations of potential war crimes. It is imperative that we approach this situation with a balanced perspective while expressing sympathy for the Palestinian people and reaffirming the … Continue reading