Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
Support for Steve Bray shows extent of opposition towards ‘Soviet-style’ policing bill
As police flex their new powers by targeting a peaceful protest outside parliament, resentment towards the government's controversial legislation seems higher than ever.
New documentary spotlights community activism and working class representation in politics
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.
Conservative MPs have been exaggerating the pay of rail workers, Full Fact finds
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.
Mick Lynch’s best five interviews of the week
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.
The best political performances at Glastonbury over the years
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.
Daily Mail’s most bizarre attacks on woke culture
Armed with buzzwords and cliches, the right-wing newspaper does not hold back in firing a loud and brazen attack on ‘woke’ culture.