Nottingham Indymedia: 'labour'

Anti-Labour party protest at Nottingham May Day

Mon, 07 May 2012 21:21:58 +0000

Nottingham’s May Day events were the scene of controversy after protesters prevented Sir Alan Meale, the Labour MP for Mansfield, from speaking. Meale’s invitation to speak at the Notts Trades Union Council organised rally had already sparked condemnation in the run up to the day concerning his alleged support for “anti-working class” politics and his expenses claims. Protesters used whistles, heckles and placards to prevent Meale from speaking. Estimates of the numbers ranged from 200-500 trade unionists, socialists and anarchists. They marched from the Forest to the Congregational Hall for the rally. The day was also marked by demonstrations against workfare.

On the newswire: Nottingham May Day – one anarchist’s perspective | Troops on streets for Nottingham May Day | Alan Meale should not speak on May Day Pictures: 1 Mayday March & Event | 2 Mayday Speeches & Event | 3 Mayday Events, Anti-Labour Protest | 4 Mayday Workfare Protests

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Nottingham witholds its vote

Fri, 04 May 2012 09:37:19 +0000

According to the Nottingham Post and Nottingham City Council, the big news is that Nottingham has voted 'No' to having an elected Mayor. However, only 23.9% of people voted overall, a figure that sank to as low as 8.5% in the Arboretum ward. Isn't the real story here that the political system is disconnected from 76.1% of people in Nottingham?

Labour party anti-mayor campaign stoops to new low

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 17:33:30 +0000

Jon Collins' struggle to hang onto power has been getting increasingly hysterical of late. Collins, the current Leader of Nottingham City Council, is threatened by the thought of losing his power to a directly elected Mayor and is throwing all kinds of dodgy arguments around in the hope of scaring people into voting against switching to mayoral control. A leaflet found in the street outside a mosque today suggests that he has now resorted to suggesting that voting for a mayor is racist!

Alan Meale should not speak on May Day

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:19:45 +0000

May Day is an international day of celebration and commemoration of working class struggle. This year, a Nottingham May Day march and rally is being organised by Notts Trades Council. The organisation has invited Sir Alan Meale, MP for Mansfield since 1987, to speak at the rally.

Campaigners condemn city council budget decision

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 21:12:25 +0000

Campaigners condemn city council budget decision

Campaigners from Nottinghamshire Save Our Services (Notts SOS) have condemned the budget, voted through by councillors on Monday 5th March.

Workfare : Forced Labour Protest in Nottingham

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 21:27:26 +0000

Saturday 3 March 2012

12.00 noon, meeting outside Wilkinsons, Parliament St, Nottingham

In solidarity with Liverpool Uncut’s action against workfare on Saturday 3rd March, Boycott Workfare has called a national day of action against workfare. This was Nottingham's contribution.

Labour Party Freepost Address

Tue, 03 May 2011 15:02:54 +0000

The Labour Party has set up a freepost address for its election campaign. Why not write to them to tell them what a grand job you think they're doing.