Naked Bike Ride

To highlight the vulnerability of the cyclist and protest about the dependency on oil and the car culture more then 1,000 stripped (dare as you bare) and rode the 9 miles around central London. The Naked Bike Ride is an annual event that takes place in 50 countries.

No Means No

Thousands marched in central London yesterday as part of the international Slutwalk campaign, in response to the Canadian policeman's comments that women should stop dressing like sluts to avoid victimisation and rape.


No means No. The way we dress is not a reason that should ever be accepted as an excuse for violence.

Hundreds of Thousands Protest

Figures range from quarter of a million to half a million, however there was no doubt it was one of London's biggest demonstrations. Protesters ranged from the very young to the very old all with a clear message, some humorous, but all expressing opposition to the government's proposed cuts.

Libya Protest

For the past month a group of protesters has held a vigil outside the Libyan Embassy.

Continuing Student Protests

Yesterday was the controversial vote in Westminster that passed an increase in students fees.

Student Protests

Thousands of students protested yesterday in the second day of action against education cuts and increases in tuition fees.

Refugee Day

Hundreds carrying white umbrellas marched down Whitehall yesterday for world refugee day. Similar parades took place in eight other European cities.
The white umbrellas symbolise care, safety and shelter in foreign countries for those in need of international protection.

Demonstration

With a general election only weeks away politicians are campaigning hard with all parties talking of job losses.

Pensioners, trade unions and students marched through the streets of London on Saturday to convey their message that cuts would not be tolerated. That ordinary people should not be expected to pay the price for failure of the banking sector.