The Gaza Strip is a little bigger than Barnsley but has a population equivalent to the whole of West Yorkshire.

Cyril Olsen claims I am not telling the whole truth about the genocide in Palestine because I didn’t include a history lesson in my letter. There is a limit to what you can write in 300 words! I won’t have room to reply to all his points so I will concentrate on one, which isContinueContinue reading “The Gaza Strip is a little bigger than Barnsley but has a population equivalent to the whole of West Yorkshire.”

Sheffielders brave rain to oppose Rosebank Oil drilling

It was encouraging to see a big turnout at the Stop Rosebank demonstration in Sheffield on Saturday, called at short notice following the Government’s announcement. Organised by Climbers for Climate, the rain didn’t put people off joining in songs and chants and listening to four speakers.  Jemima, from Climbers for Climate said “At a timeContinueContinue reading “Sheffielders brave rain to oppose Rosebank Oil drilling”

Sheffield Council refuse to set a target to ban Glyphosate.

Extinction Rebellion bees swarmed in front of Sheffield Town Hall this morning – including one scarcely past the larval stage and a queen –  as they buzzed happily around. That was until they were attacked with glyphosate, resulting rapidly in their disorientation and death! A banner was unfurled demanding ‘Ban Glyphosate’ and subsequently the (miraculouslyContinueContinue reading “Sheffield Council refuse to set a target to ban Glyphosate.”