800 years, one bill. The Labour Government is dismantling a cornerstone of the British Constitution, one jury at a time. by The Jury Alliance The Jury Alliance hosted a national campaigning day of action outside over 30 crown courts across England and Wales today. [1] On Monday, May 18th at 8.45am, local people gathered atContinueContinue reading “Sheffielders protest outside the Crown Court to protect the right to Trial by Jury”
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Complaints to the BBC and the prospect of a Judicial Review
Laura Kuenssberg interviewed Deputy Leader of Reform Richard Tice on Sunday. Kuenssberg pushed Tice on the Reform UK councillor who suggested “melting down Nigerians to fill pot holes”. Kuenssberg also pushed Tice on the astonishing private £5 million personal donation to Farage. It is telling that Tice tried to dodge the questions. During the interview,ContinueContinue reading “Complaints to the BBC and the prospect of a Judicial Review”
A film everyone must see
On Monday, 27th April, I visited STC, formerly known as St Thomas’ Church, Crookes, for a Community screening of the National Emergency Briefing film. There was a good-sized audience of around 60 people, but I’m guessing most were already quite knowledgeable about the climate and nature emergencies. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaI-dHgh65Q The 50-minute film combines authoritative scientific contentContinueContinue reading “A film everyone must see”
Who should I vote for in a climate emergency?
It is getting increasingly difficult to sort out fact from fiction when discussing local politics. Blatant lies are sometimes told on election leaflets, and misinformation is deliberately spread on social media. How do we get to the truth, and who should we vote for to prioritise environmental action? Greenpeace has been on the streets encouragingContinueContinue reading “Who should I vote for in a climate emergency?”
South Yorkshire Together for Love, Hope and Unity
by Ci Davis On Saturday, 28th March, a half-million-strong gathering turned the tide against the politics of division and fear that have become normalised over the last decade. A greater warmth than that of the spring sunshine was felt. It was an energy transmitted by people who knew that in coming together to confront racistContinueContinue reading “South Yorkshire Together for Love, Hope and Unity”
Reform are not your friends in Sheffield
I wasn’t happy to see this leaflet from Reform in Sheffield, as it contained so much misinformation. I’ve marked it 0/7! Let’s have a look at the facts. Reform say they are going to audit the Council’s finances. Don’t they believe this has already been done! They will “cut waste”, but they don’t say whatContinueContinue reading “Reform are not your friends in Sheffield”
Over 1000 Councillors support the pledge for Palestine.
Over one thousand local councillors have signed the Palestine Solidarity Campaign’s Pledge for Palestine! Councillors from across Britain and a wide range of political parties have vowed to uphold the rights of the Palestinian people and oppose council complicity in Israel’s genocide and apartheid. The pledge commits council representatives to take all appropriate steps to (1) uphold the rights of the Palestinian people, (2) standContinueContinue reading “Over 1000 Councillors support the pledge for Palestine.”
Hind Rajab’s Car
https://youtu.be/OCmAbQwFfCM Sheffielders were surprised to see a car outside the Town Hall on Saturday, whose bodywork was covered in bullet holes. What was going on? Annie O’Gara from Sheffield Palestine Solidarity Campaign explained. We’re really pleased to welcome this Hind Rajab exhibit to Sheffield. It’s been touring cities across England, and it’s fantastic that it’sContinueContinue reading “Hind Rajab’s Car”
Science under Siege. How to fight the five most powerful forces that threaten our world.
I wanted to read Michael Mann and Peter Hotez’s new book, Science Under Siege, but as the paperback hasn’t released yet, I requested it from Sheffield Central Library. Despite all the budget cuts they have faced, I was very pleased to find that they were able to purchase and loan me a copy. What aContinueContinue reading “Science under Siege. How to fight the five most powerful forces that threaten our world.”
Zack Polanski brings his bold politics to Sheffield
Zack Polanski, the new leader of the Green Party, came to Sheffield to speak about his bold politics and the plan to make hope normal again. First, he attracted a big crowd of supporters and media at the bus station, where he announced the policy of free bus fares for the under-22s. He said, “WeContinueContinue reading “Zack Polanski brings his bold politics to Sheffield”
