United Kingdom

Content about events and struggles in what is now the United Kingdom.

Mark Cowell after G8 in Genova, 2001

Murder attempt inquiry to be dismissed over G8 facts in Genova

British journalist, Mark Cowell, was subjected to a "brutal" and "potentially lethal" aggression…

Party leaders push reform - "[insert adjective here] capitalism" on the way?

The leaders of all three major parties in the UK have been making the case for "reforming" British…

Scab beaten up and thrown into sea during 1966 seamen's strike

The seamen's strike, Liverpool 1966 - Tony Wailey

A personal account of a striker's experiences; describing working conditions on ship, strikers' solidarity, the smear techniques of the press and…

Battle of the Beanfield (Documentary)

On June 1st 1985, a convoy of new travellers, peace protestors, green activists and festival-goers set off from Savernake Forest in Wiltshire to…

Local bellends supporting racism.

Not quite kicked out: racism in English football

The past few months have been difficult for anti-racist football fans in England. As one instance of racism has followed the other, I've been…

Barnet council workers to strike against privatisation

On Thursday 9 February, hundreds of Barnet council UNISON members will go on strike. Barnet council…

Nazi opportunists descend on Liverpool

Liverpool anti-fascists counter a UK wide mobilisation of Nazi's as the protest outside Liverpool Crown Court in an attempt to make political…

Education round-up 5 Feb 2012

Academies failing and massaging results. Gove thinks everyone is a 'Trot'. Scientists boycott publishing racket.

EDL seems to be fading fast

Reports of recent activities of the anti-Muslim English Defence League and Infidels groups, which have been a washout.

Pizza Hut day of action in Liverpool

Liverpool Solidarity Federation picketed two Pizza Hut branches in solidarity with the IWW day of action.

What's it like to work at McDonalds?

McDonalds Workers Resistance on what it's like to be a McDonalds employee.

Women council workers in Bury win equal pay legal battle

Last week council workers in Bury won a legal battle over discriminatory bonuses. Although dubbed…