Residents of the Whiston and Goldsmiths' estates - and especially those in Debdale Court - are less than impressed with Hackney Council and British Waterways over the proposed development at Acton's Lock. An article by Hackney Independent from 2006.

The recent mass movement against the CPE is not the only rebellion to have swept France in recent years. Some historical background links are provided.

Reports from across the country of yesterday's students' day of action against the CPE.

Statement from the CGT trade union on the CPE.

A short biography of German-born anarchist Kurt Gustav Wilckens, who assassinated the man responsible for the deaths of 1,500 workers, and whose…

A quick overview of the struggle so far over the new French labour law liberalisation package the CPE over the past few weeks.

Reports and eyewitness accounts of different universities across Paris.

45 universities shut down in protest at the new CPE employment law.

But pollsters say discontent with the plan is the main reason why his popularity has sunk, a worrying sign for him a year before a presidential election in which he could run.

Young people pile on the pressure to stop the CPE, with ingenious tactics.