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Tag: protest

Pedal to the metal: The reality of delivery riders under an algorithmic employer

Posted on 21st April 202121st April 2021 by Josh Bate

Josh Bate examines the ‘gig economy’ business model and what it means for workers.

UK’s protest politics: How and why has the Police Bill led to strife?

Posted on 23rd March 202126th March 2021 by Manasa Narayanan

“The last few weeks seem like a period of reckoning of police power in the UK”. Manasa Narayanan reports on the Kill the Bill protests across the country, in response to the Police Bill.

The Police Bill and human rights: Who controls our government?

Posted on 20th March 20217th April 2021 by Lennart Schiek

Lennart Schiek takes a close look at the Police Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill.

Meme Warfare: Students call for Barclays boycott in online protest

Posted on 18th March 202116th March 2021 by Eve Jones

Students from the University of Leeds carried out a social media action as part of People & Planet’s National Day of Action on climate change, calling on the University to cut ties with Barclays bank. Society Treasurer Eve Jones explains why.

Students protest against Turkey’s anti-LGBTQ+ and politically motivated rulings

Posted on 2nd March 20212nd March 2021 by Ioana Grădinaru

The Turkish President, Recep Erdogan, has been facing backlash after appointing a new rector from his political party for Bogazici University and later for making several anti-LGBTQ+ claims against protesting students. Ioana Grădinaru reports.

International students ask for tuition fees reduction due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Posted on 23rd February 202124th February 2021 by Maja Prabhakar

This month, international students studying at Russell Group universities joined forces and asked for a 30% reimbursement for tuition fees that would compensate for the challenges they have faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They […]

University of Manchester students protest against ‘prison’-like fences

Posted on 9th November 20209th November 2020 by Madeleine Williams

Madeleine Williams hears from a first year student living in the fenced-off halls of residence at University of Manchester.

Ghosts and ghouls against fossil fuels: People and Planet Society stage halloween protest outside Barclays

Posted on 7th November 20207th November 2020 by Anna Windsor

Last week, People and Planet society held a pumpkin carving event with a difference – all pumpkins were carved with slogans or images relating to its Divest Barclays campaign.

Two protesters holding a banner reading 'Nigerian Community Leeds UK'

Protest against SARS in Nigeria

Posted on 4th November 20208th November 2020 by The Gryphon Web Editor

Following the recent protests against the ‘special anti-robbery squad’ and the horrific Lekki Massacre, BLM Leeds held a socially-distanced demonstration in Millennium Square to raise awareness of police brutality, corrupt leadership, and to show solidarity […]

Wall with graffiti saying "assault hotspot, avoid alley"

Reclaim Headingley Stadium: Protesters call for a safer city

Posted on 1st November 202015th November 2020 by Franks Feng

A petition has been set up to encourage local authorities to implement further safety procedures for those using the alleyway which joins Headingley and Burley. Following huge social media attention surrounding recent alleged sexual assault […]

Extinction Rebellion and GALBA ‘Ride The Noise’ To Protest Airport Expansion

Posted on 31st August 20203rd September 2020 by Ella Jones

Last Saturday, Extinction Rebellion and GALBA staged a protest against the Leeds Bradford expansion plans. Ella Jones reports.

Performative allyship: Do you want to prove you’re not racist or are you willing to self-reflect?

Posted on 11th June 202011th June 2020 by Jessie Lee

A fact: social media is not a measure of activism. A lie: this means we are allowed to be silent. Black Lives Matter is not a trend that we forget about as soon as the […]

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