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Anti-NHS reform protesters stop traffic in Parliament Sq - London

Anti-NHS reform protesters stop traffic in Parliament Sq. The Health and Social Care Bill, which introduces the biggest shake-up since the founding...

by Richard Rowland in United Kingdom on 08/02/2012

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MET launches major crackdown on gang crime

A public launch of a significant operation against London's gang crime, spearheaded by a newly formed Trident Gang Crime Command. London, UK...

by sinister pictures in United Kingdom on 08/02/2012

Politics

Protesters oppose NHS privatisation through Health & Social Care Bill

Protesters gathered in Old Palace Yard to oppose the Health & Social Care Bill which will be voted on by MP's soon. If enacted it would...

by Alex Milan Tracy in United Kingdom on 08/02/2012

08/02/2012 - Anti NHS reform protesters stop traffic in Parliament Sq - United Kingdom - Anti NHS reform protesters stop traffic...
08/02/2012 - MET launches major crackdown on gang crime - United Kingdom - A public launch of a significant...
08/02/2012 - Protesters oppose NHS privatisation through Health & Social Care Bill - United Kingdom - Protesters gathered in Old Palace Yard...
08/02/2012 - Occupy Oil shuts down Shell petrol station - London - United Kingdom - Shell petrol station is closed by...
07/02/2012 - Trafalgar Square wardens flex potential photography by-law - London - United Kingdom - In an example of the enforcement of...
07/02/2012 - King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery arrives at Woolwich barracks - United Kingdom - The King's Troop Royal Horse...
07/02/2012 - Harry Redknapp appears in court as verdict is expected - United Kingdom - Harry Redknapp arrives at Southwark...
06/02/2012 - 62-gun salute celebrates Queen’s diamond Jubilee - United Kingdom - Her Majesty the Queen renewed her vow...
06/02/2012 - Syrians continue to protest outside their Embassy - London - United Kingdom - Syrian protestors continued...
06/02/2012 - Royal Gun Salutes in Hyde Park Corner - London - United Kingdom - Accession to the Throne of Queen...

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Anti-NHS reform protesters stop traffic in Parliament Sq - London
Anti-NHS reform protesters stop traffic in Parliament Sq. The Health and Social Care Bill, which introduces the biggest shake-up since the founding of the NHS in 1948 and would put GPs ...
MET launches major crackdown on gang crime
A public launch of a significant operation against London's gang crime, spearheaded by a newly formed Trident Gang Crime Command. London, UK 8th February 2012
Protesters oppose NHS privatisation through Health & Social Care Bill
Protesters gathered in Old Palace Yard to oppose the Health & Social Care Bill which will be voted on by MP's soon. If enacted it would effectively privatise the NHS, placing e...
Occupy London squatters organisation SQUASH
The squatters organisation SQUASH (Squatters Action for Secure Homes) associates with the OccupyLondon movement, and targeted the disused buildings owned by financial institutions in th...
Occupy Oil shuts down Shell petrol station - London
Shell petrol station is closed by Occupy Oil, climbing on the roof and barricading the entrance with banners, protesting about rising fuel and alleged environmental disregard on Shell&#...
Two giant sculptures in Kensington Gardens - London
Two giant sculptures by Anish Kapoor during a heavy snow in the Kensington Gardens. Anish Kapoor CBE RA is an Indian-born British sculptor UK. 18th December 2010
Trafalgar Square wardens flex potential photography by-law - London
In an example of the enforcement of potential by-laws governing Trafalgar Square, a group of friends making a birthday film for themselves were ordered to stop filming and told to leave...
Low flying Sri Lankan A340 causes concern at take off from Heathrow.
A commercial passenger flight operated by Sri Lankan Airlines made a dramatic low level take off from Heathrow airport. The Airbus A340 skims low over passing road traffic on Myrtle Ave...
Syrians protest outside their embassy in London
Syrians demonstrate in London as attacks by pro-government forces on protesters in Syria escalate. United Kingdom. 7th February 2012
King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery arrives at Woolwich barracks
The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery arrived at the Woolwich Barracks from north west London barracks, where they have been based since their formation by King George VI in 1947,...
Harry Redknapp appears in court as verdict is expected
Harry Redknapp arrives at Southwark Crown Court with his son Jamie as the Judge sums up the evidence in an alleged unclaimed tax case. London, United Kingdom. 7th February 2012
Syrians protest outside the Syrian Embassy - London
Syrians protest President Assad's regime outside the Syrian Embassy, London, as the city of Homs has come under fresh bombardment by the pro-government army. UK. 6th February 2012
62-gun salute celebrates Queen’s diamond Jubilee
Her Majesty the Queen renewed her vow to serve as monarch as she made a low-key start to five months of diamond jubilee celebrations marking her 60 years on the throne. A 62-gun salute ...
Syrians continue to protest outside their Embassy - London
Syrian protestors continued demonstrating outside their country's embassy in Belgrave Square, chanting and shouting slogans against the ruling Assad regime and the current issues i...
Ukrainians say 'Release Hunger Strikers' at embassy - London
Protesters at the Ukrainian Embassy call for the immediate release and fair treatment of Somali refugees on hunger strike in the Lutsk Detention Centre who have been beaten and intimida...
41 Gun Royal Salute held in honor of Queen Elizabeth II - London
A 41 Gun Salute is held in Hyde Park to mark the 60th anniversary of the accession to the throne by Queen Elizabeth II. UK. 6th February 2012
Royal Gun Salutes in Hyde Park Corner - London
Accession to the Throne of Queen Elizabeth II, ceremonial gun salutes held at Hyde Park Corner, London for the Queens diamond jubilee. United Kingdom. 6th February 2012
Artist Kaya Mar lampoons Putin & Medvedev at London protest - London
Political painter and caricaturist Kaya Mar unveiled his latest oil-on-canvas painting on when he joined a protest by Russian ex-patriates outside Downing Street who are seeking fair el...
Russians protest at Downing Street calling for voting reform
In conjunction with massive protests in Moscow and St. Petersberg, around 150 London-based Russians gathered outside Downing Street to protest for voting reform and a less corrupt gover...
Alternative fashion show at Olympia National Hall
For the 12th year running the trade shows LondonEdge and London Central, joined for the second time by the Ledge Show, presented alternative and streetwear clothing and accessories at O...

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Hey team, if anyone gets a

Hey team, if anyone gets a chance to head down to parliament - shots of MPs leaving for their constituencies would be good!

The Open Rights Group are

The Open Rights Group are going to protest the Digital Economy Bill which could see our Internet getting unplugged unceremoniously.

The demo will be held at Old Palace Yard (opposite Parliament, next to Westminster Abbey).

If anyone is going for this, or generally has nothing to do at 5.30pm today, we think this could be a good opportunity.

http://www.openrightsgroup.org/campaigns/disconnection

Solicitors are due to request

Solicitors are due to request the district judge of Westminster Magistrates Court to issue a warrant for Ehud Barack’s arrest for war crimes. The legal team are expected to arrive this afternoon. Images and reports welcome.

Al- Ahram, the most widely

Al- Ahram, the most widely circulated Egyptian daily newspaper have reportedly banned their employees of interacting with Israeli nationals. The company is based in London, 203-209 North Gower Street, NW1 2NJ. Images and reports welcome.

A far-right / anti-Islam

A far-right / anti-Islam group plans to hold a rally in Harrow on Sep 11th to protest against the construction of a Mosque.