With nationwide train strikes and byelection losses for the Tories, this week has been defined by activism for change. In his new film, Daniel Draper highlights the power and struggles of local activism and working class voices in politics. LFF caught up with the filmmaker to find out more.
An investigation by the independent fact checker confirms that the transport secretary and other Tory MPs have got their figures wrong when it comes to what striking rail employees earn.
In flooring critics in the corporate media with a down-to-earth, no-nonsense attitude, the RMT boss has become the star of the rail strikes and has something of a cult following.
From peace and anti-war demonstrations to climate change marches and speeches by political figures, the legendary festival is well-known for its political undercurrent and activism roots.
Armed with buzzwords and cliches, the right-wing newspaper does not hold back in firing a loud and brazen attack on ‘woke’ culture.
“The public, quite rightly, is very concerned that the government is putting themselves above the law and making themselves untouchable.”
The PM trumpeted the deal he struck over Brexit. In less than two years, his government is already attempting to unpick many parts of it, asserting its ‘unworkability.’
“Until the government unshackle Network Rail and the train operating companies, it is not going to be possible for a negotiated settlement to be agreed,’ says union boss Mick Lynch.
Former Brexit minister, who famously said there “would be no Brexit downsides”, admits benefits espoused by the Leave campaign have yet to materialise and Ireland will take years to recover from the protocol crisis.
Following the announcement by the Home Office, politicians, activists, and advocates of free speech, have been sharing dismay at the extradition decision and support for the WikiLeaks’ founder.
