Protestors gather in Parliament Square for third night of demonstrations

Protesters have gathered in Parliament Square for the third night of demonstrations against anti-women violence in the wake of Sarah Everard‘s alleged murder. An estimated 200 protesters defied Covid regulations and gathered in the capital this afternoon after demonstrations last night saw police surround the entrance to New Scotland Yard, while also guarding a statue … Read more

Protesters target Catholic churches across Poland in demonstrations against near-total abortion ban 

Protesters targeted Catholic churches across Poland on Sunday in the fourth straight day of upheaval against a near-total ban on abortion in the EU country. Demonstrators chanted ‘we’ve had enough!’ and ‘barbarians’ inside a church in the western city of Poznan, according to a video clip posted on social media, in scenes that were repeated … Read more

Riots in Rome: Protestors clash with police in Italian capital during second night of demonstrations

Far right protestors have clashed with police in Rome in what is the second night of demonstrations against coronavirus restrictions in Italy.   Violence once again erupted as huge crowds of activists descended on the city this evening, with footage showing flares being thrown and fireworks being let off as police armed with riot shields tried … Read more

Extinction Rebellion demonstrations get underway across the country after group promised bedlam

Multiple demonstrations are getting underway across the country this weekend as environmental campaign group Extinction Rebellion gears up for a new ‘uprising’. Various stunts including a ‘funeral march’ in Lewes, East Sussex, and a fancy dress tea party at Gatwick Airport are scheduled. Extinction Rebellion says the activities over the August bank holiday weekend are … Read more