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Demonstration against privatisation of the NHS in Parliament Square

Protest outside Parliament Square against The Health and Social Care Bill, which will be voted soon by the ministers of parliament. London, UK. 8th...

by Maciek Musialek in United Kingdom on 08/02/2012

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London Parliament Square Peace Protests - No War in Iran

Peace protesters in Parliament Sq continue 24/7 protests despite police removal of all tents from the Square Peace Campaign. The Peace Strike...

by Peter Marshall in United Kingdom on 08/02/2012

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Protest outside Parliament to Stop NHS Privatisation - London

A protest took place outside Parliament as debates continued on the Health and Social Care Bill, with protesters holding a mock trial of Andrew...

by Peter Marshall in United Kingdom on 08/02/2012

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London Parliament Square Peace Protests - No War in Iran
Peace protesters in Parliament Sq continue 24/7 protests despite police removal of all tents from the Square Peace Campaign. The Peace Strike supports a weekly protest at the Foreign Of...
Protest outside Parliament to Stop NHS Privatisation - London
A protest took place outside Parliament as debates continued on the Health and Social Care Bill, with protesters holding a mock trial of Andrew Lansley and making brief protests on the ...
London Protest Calls For Release of Bologna 12
A protest at the Italian Embassy called for the release of the Bologna 12, accused of "subversive association for purposes of terrorism" for membership of communist organisati...
Demonstration against privatisation of the NHS in Parliament Square
Protest outside Parliament Square against The Health and Social Care Bill, which will be voted soon by the ministers of parliament. London, UK. 8th February 2012
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...
Human chain against war crimes trial by a 14-party alliance
The 14-party ruling alliance formed a human chain across the city against war crimes and accountability, stretching from Gabtoli to Jatrabari. Dhaka, Bangladesh. 7th January 2012
Barriers in Parliament Square taken down - London
Put up 18 months ago to stop peace protestors camping in Parliament Square, the barriers protecting the grass have finally been removed. London, United Kingdom. 5th February 2012
Waitangi day celebrations - London
Thousands of New Zealanders hit the street of London to celebrate Waitangi Day with the traditional pub-crawl. They made their way across west London stopping at various pubs until reac...
People receive agricultural produce offered for free - Thessaloniki
Farmers from the Greek province of Central Macedonia were doling out 6-kilo potato bags to members of the public in the center of the town, protesting against middlemen forcing them to ...
Portraits at Waitangi Day celebrations in London
Hundreds of New Zealand nationals flocked to Parliament Square for a gathering to celebrate New Zealand day. Most dressed in various fun costumes were also participating in a pub crawl ...
Waitangi Day celebrated in London
Hundreds of New Zealand nationals flocked to Parliament Square for a gathering to celebrate Waitangi Day. Most dressed in various fun costumes were also participating in a pub crawl alo...
Anti-ACTA protests in Slovenia
Around 3000 protesters marched the streets of Ljubljana to protest against ACTA. Ljubljana, Slovenia. 4th February 2012.
Humain chain protest against unemployment in Spain
From the Puerta del Sol to parliament, one hundred protesters formed a human chain against unemployment and to make people aware of unemployment in Spain. 29th January 2012
The Egyptian Revolution continues one year later - Cairo
More than 100,000 Egyptians take to the streets to mark the one-year anniversary of the Egyptian uprising, which led to the departure of President Mubarak. Marches are organized across ...
Barbara Tucker returns to Parliament Square after Police Custody
Barbara Tucker returned to Parliament Square after being held in police custody. In court she established her legal right to protest and continues to campaign for peace in memory of leg...
Parliament Square protests continue after police raid - London
Brian Haw's Parliament Square Peace Campaign continues on to Day 3881, despite the police seizure of tents and the arrest of Barbara Tucker last night. An injunction protects the P...
Greek private sector strike and protest - Athens
Greek private sector protest against the governments economic policy and the IMF. Communist party protesters gather at Omonoia square, General Union of Greek Workers at Klafthmonos squa...
Parliament Square protest camp dismantled - London
Late Brian Haw's protest camp in Parliament Square was dismantled by police under the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act o remove "all tents and sleeping equipment&qu...
Police clear Parliament Square 'Tent City' - London
The protest camp 'Democracy Village' was cleared by dozens of police officers. They removed tents and a any megaphones or sound-amplifying equipment. UK. 16th January 2012
Protests against Greek government's austerity measures - Athens
Riots take place during protests against Greek government's austerity measures in front of the parliament building in Syntagma square, Athens, Greece, 20th October 2011