As with the Kinder Scout mass trespass the authorities are trying to scare people from demonstrating against ‘fracking’. The mass trespass, changed the course of history in England, lets hope, the sacrifice of the four men sentenced, will bring about an end of oil and gas exploitation in the UK. Leading to a meaningful approach to climate change and not just hot air!
via Breaking: anti-fracking protesters become first environmental campaigners to be jailed since 1932
Shraga Stern is a Charedi (Orthodox) Jewish activist who helped to coordinate a letter signed by thirty-four leading rabbis of the Union of Orthodox Hebrew Congregations in London in support of Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and condemning ‘irresponsible’ smears against him. 367 more words
via Charedi Jewish protest organiser receiving threats — The SKWAWKBOX
Manchester’s MPs and Manchester City Council seem to be missing from the list, but that is too be expected from the Blairites!
via Who’s saying what on government plans to fast-track fracking?
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