Category Archives: protests

#22: Acampada Brighton

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Andy White
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I first noticed an encampment on the Old Stein yesterday. Today I spoke to Carlos Genova, a resident of the camp, about what it’s all about. It goes under several names including Spanish Revolution and Global Revolution – but I … Continue reading →

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Reverend Billy visits Starbucks on St. James Street

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Andy White

Oh boy, how I wish I could have been there on 1st June to see this first hand – this is hilarious. Thanks to rollacoast on YouTube for this one….

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#12: Stop Starbucks!

Posted on September 22, 2008 by Andy White
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I speak with Louis Loizou who is heading a weekly protest against Starbucks who opened in St. James Street, Kemptown despite the council turning their application down. See also the Stop Starbucks from Opening on St James Street group on … Continue reading →

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#11: Anston House Protesters

Posted on January 11, 2008 by Andy White
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In June 2007, to the anger of many Brighton residents, developers arrived on land next to Anston House, Preston Road, Brighton and bulldozed about ten mature oaks and copper beeches which had Tree Protection Orders. Soon afterwards, protesters set up … Continue reading →

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