Gaza protest 31 May 2010: Speeches at Downing Street‏

The Stop the War Coalition website has uploaded videos of the speeches at yesterday's Downing Street protest when thousands converged on London to protest at the massacre of peace activists by Israeli forces.
http://stopwar.org.uk/content/view/1909/27/

Histradut apologia for indefensible massacre - pinning blame on innocent victims‏

Last night the UN Security Council agreed an unprecedented (US backed) statement critical of the Israeli state in which it "condemns those acts which resulted in the loss of at least 10 civilians and many wounded, and expresses its condolences to their families."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/10201165.stm

Manchester protests at Israeli terror attack‏

Tonight in Manchester almost 1000 protestors converged on the Oxford Road studios of the BBC in an impromptu demonstration against the massacre of civilian volunteer members of the Gaza aid flotilla.
Bob Oram

Inhumane, illegal and insane: A Medieval Siege on Gaza in 2010‏

Through a policy of siege lasting nearly three years, the 1.5 million people of Gaza have been isolated, impoverished and largely ignored by the outside world. At 630PM on Tuesday 1 June at LSE John Ging, Director of UNRWA Operations, discusses the counter-productivity of the siege on Gaza - a medieval measure which threatens to destroy the mentality, mindsets and outlook of hundreds of thousands of innocents in a process designed to unravel the fabric of civilised society. Left to respond to ever-growing needs, UNRWA in Gaza is not only concerned with the harsh realities of daily life, but also with future prospects for peace and stability.
Date: Tuesday 1 June 2010
Time: 6.30-8pm
Venue: New Theatre, East Building, LSE
Speaker: John Ging
Chair: Professor Christine Chinkin
http://www.map-uk.org/regions/uk/news/view/-/id/715/

North East message to EDL - 'you're not welcome here'‏

Unfortunately the EDL were allowed to march in Newcastle over the Bank Holiday weekend despite the many protests that were made objecting to such an offensive event in a Region known for its tolerance and friendliness. The Northern TUC mobilised a counter protest in the heart of the City, bringing together trade unions, politicans, anti-racist campaigners and local bands to give a resounding 'You are not welcome here' message to the EDL, and to promote our anti-racism message.

Palestine Solidarity: EMERGENCY ACTION

20 unarmed civilians on board the international humanitarian aid flotilla to Gaza have been killed by Israeli naval forces, reports the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, as it urges people to demonstrate and protest to William Hague and Nick Clegg.

Unions face 'moment of truth' - FT‏

The FT surveys the industrial and political influence of the UK trade unions as Unite, GMB and UNISON meet successively in conference over the next 3 weeks.

Terrorist state kills 10 in attack on Gaza aid flotilla‏

Israeli forces have attacked the international aid convoy Freedom Flotilla en route to the besieged Gaza Strip, killing at least 10 people and leaving more than 50 injured. The attack came this Monday morning, 31st May, after one of the six ships in the convoy was hit by Israeli navy forces before being stormed by commandos descending from helicopters.

Labour should speak out in defence of state education‏

Labour should speak out against Tory Education Secretary Michael Gove's invitation to all 20 000 state schools in England to consider converting into academies - independent of local education authorities but controlled by sponsors - says education campaigner Fiona Millar in an Independent on Sunday article.

The man with the hoe by Edwin Markham‏

Bowed by the weight of centuries he leans
Upon his hoe and gazes on the ground,
The emptiness of ages in his face,
And on his back the burden of the world.
Who made him dead to rapture and despair,
A thing that grieves not and that never hopes,
Stolid and stunned, a brother to the ox?
Who loosened and let down this brutal jaw?