Protests to continue over Israel-Palestine conflict, despite ceasefire
Protests are continuing across the UK in support of Palestine, after the continuing violence in Gaza. It is estimated that over 200,000 people have joined the protests in the UK over the past few weeks, highlighting the importance of support…
LGBT panel broke down over Gender Recognition Act ‘disagreement’
Equalities Minister Liz Truss has admitted that ‘disagreements’ over the Gender Recognition Act were to blame for the closure of the governments’ LGBT advisory panel. Members of the LGBT advisory board resigned as they felt the minister and Kemi Badenoch…
Marching for Change: BLM protest takes place in Rochester
A sign of hope, a symbol of togetherness and an important chant for change. The Black Lives Matter movement has captured the world in the last year and Kent is no exception. On the anniversary of George Floyd‘s death in…
Polish Woman’s Strike continues to protest against the near-total ban on abortions
Just last week one of the Women’s Strike leaders was charged with criminal felonies, which, if she is sentenced, could lead to larger protests as it would no longer be just about abortion laws, but also about freedom of speech,…
UK Government remains uncertain over Covid vaccine passports
The UK government is still debating whether or not to implement a Covid vaccine passport which would allow people to travel abroad once they have had the jab. Vaccine Minister Nadhim Zahawi, had ruled out the use of a vaccine…
Medway Council deny Universal Credit motion
Last night, a motion to mount pressure onto the Government regarding Universal Credit was defeated. This motion was made in response to the successful non-binding vote on the issue of extending a £20 increase in Universal Credit put forward in…
Fishers’ fury continues over Brexit ‘teething problems’ at ports
Fishing organisations are continuing to criticise the government over its lack of preparedness following Britain’s exit from the European Union. Increased checks and delays at major ports have prompted the Prime Minister to pledge £23 million to compensate those who…
New York City celebrates Biden win with an Empire State of mind
Cheering, dancing, singing, honking horns and smiles continue to fill up the New York atmosphere as people continue celebrating Joe Biden’s presidential race victory. Donald Trump’s hometown neighbourhoods all came outside and poured into the city’s streets, parks and squares…
More than ever democracy has proved to be crucial as people in the US fight for their right to have their vote counted
Just hours ago Biden took the lead in the Republican stronghold state Georgia and later today Pennsylvania, a state Trump claimed to win on election night. With former Vice President Joe Biden in the lead in Pennsylvania and 98% of…