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January 2, 2014

Clergyman continues protest against benefit changes and poverty

A clergyman who has refused to pay his council tax to protest against benefit changes has vowed to keep campaigning in 2014.
October 3, 2013

London protest joins demand to end Brazil’s assault on indigenous rights

Survival International has protested at Brazil's London embassy in support of indigenous demonstratorsl protesting at attacks on their land rights in Brazil.
September 10, 2013

Mayor 'seems happy for London to be global merchant of death'

London Mayor Boris Johnson has been roundly condemned for his "feeble" defence of London hosting an arms fair peddling weapons to dictators.
June 8, 2013

Tens of thousands target G8 action with Big IF London rally

Some 45,000 people joined the Big IF anti-hunger rally from 2pm-5pm in London's Hyde Park today (8 June). Its aim is to press for global action.
May 23, 2013

Responding rationally to the Woolwich murder

In the streets of Woolwich, south-east London, a brutal murder took place yesterday (22 May). Pictures and eyewitness accounts suggest that a man was hacked to death in broad daylight and those responsible for this horrific crime were arrested shortly afterwards. While this was a tragedy for the victim, his family and friends and a shock to the local community, the reaction by some in government risks spreading unnecessary panic.
December 9, 2012

Black evangelical leader to head Christian Aid's London team

A noted evangelical from the black churches has been appointed by Christian Aid as the head of its new London regional team.
December 8, 2012

Government figures show number of homeless families in B&Bs rising

Government figures show the number of homeless families with children living in B&B accomodation has risen by 51 per cent in the past year.
October 10, 2012

Churches unite to attack affordable housing crisis in London

More than 80 clergy and church representatives are joining together to attack the deepening crisis of affordable housing in London.
July 30, 2012

Boris Johnson urged to break silence over mass arrest of cyclists

The London Green Party have urged Boris Johnson to break his silence over the arrest of 182 cyclists in east London during the Olympic opening ceremony.
July 29, 2012

130 cyclists arrested near Olympic venues

Civil liberties campaigners are calling for explanations following the arrest of over 130 people near Olympic venues in east London this weekend.