The all-important 2020 budget announcement on 11th March was significant for many reasons, the first since Brexit and for the newly appointed government. But before the announcement there was a little noise being made from protestors outside the Houses of Parliament. Extinction Rebellion were among various other groups protesting, ahead of the announcement from the […]
A historic global climate strike kicked off today in 150 different countries. That’s 5,000 events worldwide, with 200 in the UK. This student-led activism saw pupils miss school to voice their concerns about the Earth’s future and governments’ slow response to the climate emergency. Education Secretary Gavin Williamson advised them to return to school and […]
Extinction Rebellion have met with MPs in the Houses of Parliament to discuss climate and ecological issues and also presented a draft Private Members Bill with their climate demands. They assembled in the Churchill Room in the House of Commons where Prof. Kate Jeffrey and climate scientist and author Dr Joeri Rogeli presented a talk […]
Thousands of protestors from Extinction Rebellion took to the streets of capital today, bringing much of central London to a standstill. Protestors were bussed in from across the country to make sure their voices were heard over our impending climate catastrophe. Extinction Rebellion a relatively new group which combines backing from academics with non-violent disruption […]
Today kids from schools across London descended on Parliament to protest about climate change. This was part of a UK wide strike taking place in over 50 cities across the country. Their main demand is that the government declare a ‘climate emergency’ and begin to inform the public about the seriousness of the issue. The […]
Recent front page environmental and climate issues have highlighted the need for clear and committed leadership if we are to halt the planet’s destruction and protect public health. With ministers and wielders of executive power twiddling their thumbs, it’s unclear who has final say on pressing concerns such as pollution, the climate and nature conservation. […]
In 2019, the summer climate strike and Extinction Rebellion’s October protest brought global attention to the capital’s climate and environment concerns. With the headline-grabbing marches now over and the campaigners regrouping and rethinking strategy, the lull has given the rest of us time to consider what changes have been implemented and whether we can look […]
London Fashion Week February 14-18, never fails to bring the best of haute couture and glamour to the capital, with the likes of Victoria Beckham and Burberry amongst the 250 designers showcasing their brands. It was launched by the British Fashion Council in 1983, and is now one of the world’s top four fashion events. […]
WESTMINSTER has been a hive of activity in recent months as environmental protestors descend on the political heart of the city. These purposeful pilgrimages by a number of unaligned campaign groups with a common aim are driven by concern, passion and desperation rather than policy consensus. On June 26th, the Climate Coalition attempted to bring […]
The term ‘taxicab’ was first used in the late 1800s when the single horse-drawn Hansom cab invented in 1834 by architect Joseph Hansom was refined and redesigned by John Chapman to include a mechanized taximeter to measure journey fares. Although first used in London and other UK cities, it’s patent was quickly adopted by other […]
Hillary Clinton Graffiti/Painting Shoreditch By Street Artist Pegasus
