The Alternative Vote system is being heralded as a major step forward in British democracy, and will somehow mean that politician’s are more accountable, and will be elected using a fairer system. All of which is palpable nonsense. Ask David… Read More ›
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March 26th 2011 : Pointless violence in the name of protest?
Five months after the Coalition’s Comprehensive Spending Review, the student fees actions, and a plethora of minor cuts demos, came the much billed major one by the TUC. After the impact and opportunity of the violence transacted in the name… Read More ›
Gaza bombing and blockade: Where did all the “love” go?
Two years ago, following the breakdown of a truce between Israel and Hamas ( controlling party in the Gaza strip) a bombing campaign started against the Palestinians, called Operation Cast Lead. Despite the fact that this was in response to… Read More ›
My Photographic Year 2010
Alot of this year has been about photographing various protests and demonstrations, especially the English Defence League, and associated organisations ( 16 different events with the EDL). Most latterly this has been dominated by the 3 student fees protests that… Read More ›