Activism

Saturday, August 23, 2025 gloucestershire protest palestine arrests palestineaction activism ban demonstration freedom politics

More than 1,000 people gathered outside the UK Parliament this month to protest the government’s decision to ban Palestine Action, a group advocating for Palestinian solidarity. The demonstration turned confrontational, … Read More

Saturday, August 23, 2025 gloucestershire palestine protest arrests parliament activism ban demonstration legislation security

More than 1,000 protestors assembled outside the UK Parliament earlier this month to demonstrate against the proscription of Palestine Action, a direct action group. The protest resulted in 522 arrests, including several … Read More

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 protest jdvance cotswolds politics demonstration usvp activism controversy reception opposition

During his visit to the picturesque Cotswolds, US Vice President JD Vance was met with vocal opposition from local protesters. Demonstrators expressed their disapproval by telling the politician to “go home,” … Read More

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 brianoosthuysen labrour gloucestershire community activism education peace justice apartheid tribute

Shire Hall fell silent on July 16 as the community honored Brian Oosthuysen, a much-loved Labour stalwart who passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 13 at the age of 87. A former Archway School teacher and dedicated … Read More

Friday, June 20, 2025 raf brizenorton security vandalism protest palestine armedforces defence investigation activism

A comprehensive security review has been initiated across the UK defence estate following a breach at RAF Brize Norton by pro-Palestinian activists who defaced two military aircraft with red paint. Video footage released by … Read More