Lance Corporal Joe Glenton is facing court martial over his refusal to serve in Afganistan.
It is expected that his defence will be that the war is unlawful.
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Capitalism isn't in crisis.
Capitalism IS Crisis read full story / add a comment

In through the letterbox pops a flyer for Labour called 'Labour in Ashley' announcing to the world that "Labour Delivers" - But do they? read full story / add a comment

Despite the Commons vote of 14th March in favour of Trident Renewal, it is vital to keep the debate open on Britain’s position on nuclear weapons. The next Review Conference on the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty is due in 2010.

The pressure for Tony Blair to justify this rushed decision must be increased, as a lot of questions remain unanswered.

How can we justify spending up to £75 billion on this weapon system and what use is it against a terrorist threat? How can it be independent when the system is controlled by the USA?

What message does our renewal of Trident send to other countries trying to acquire the nuclear bomb?

Should the UK not be seeking to abide by the nuclear non-proliferation treaty rather than breaking it?

Join the debate at Wells Town Hall on Thursday 26th April at 7.30.

Speakers include Dr Richard Lawson (Green Party) and Tessa Munt (CND). read full story / add a comment

There are several ways to support Palestine in Bristol this week.

3 MARCH: Easton Cowboys' Palestine Benefit at the Plough Inn, Easton

5 MARCH: Indymedia Film Night 7.30pm 'The Iron Wall' and others

FAIR TRADE FORTNIGHT until 11 March. read full story / add a comment

Latest report from Mirian and Alan, the Bristol couple recently returned from teaching in Nablus, Palestine. An extract of their most recent update is below - they describe a visit to Bethlehem. The full text can be found here:

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Come and sample the delicious, vegan Middle Eastern Menu from 6pm.

Films 'The Iron Wall' and 'Visit Palestine' showing from 6.45 pm. read full story / add a comment

Are N9S (Nov 9th Society) the RVF (Racial Volunteer Force)? N9S have recently been targeting Bristol. Are these the same people who were convicted in November as the RVF. It's certainly the same Kevin Quinn, with the same address of Ouseland Road, Bedford, as publicly provided on Linconshire Police Website. Assistant Chief Constable of Lincolnshire, Peter Davies said: “It is difficult to imagine more extreme race hatred than was contained in the material which was seized during this meticulous enquiry. In addition to the guilty pleas last month, we can draw satisfaction from the fact that the Lincolnshire Police investigation team succeeded in discrediting and disrupting the organisation behind the production of this material." read full story / add a comment

Broadmead Baptist Church, 8pm on Thursday 30 March.

* Talk by Kerry McCarthy MP
* Question and answer session
* New West Bank video
* Stalls
* Refreshments
* Free admission (with optional collection!) read full story / add a comment

Eleven Bristol supporters of the BIG Campaign visited Tesco Metro and Marks and Spencers, Broadmead on Saturday 10 December. As part of a PSC national day of action, the activists including a BIG orange 'went shopping' for all the Israeli goods on sale, queried their origins and held a peaceful protest outside both stores with banners and leaflets. read full story / add a comment

BIG (Boycott Israeli Goods) campaign: Day of Action on Saturday 10 December.

Briefing at 12 noon., St Peter's Church, Castle Green (opposite the top of Union Street) for peaceful, non-arrestable action to support this vital campaign.

Action: Street theatre, a 'shopping trip' and leafletting.

It worked in South Africa; let's make it work for Palestine. read full story / add a comment

Keep abreast of the Lib Dem local election campaign read full story / add a comment

Dr Eric Herring, senior lecturer in International Politics at Bristol University, questions the Government's arguments for war with Iraq. read full story / add a comment

Bristol City stopped again tonight for around 3 hours read full story / add a comment

a fantastic piece of work! read full story / add a comment

Use of deadly force authourised at Fairford!! read full story / add a comment

The Simon Jones Memorial Campaign is organising a UK tour of our 25 minute film NOT THIS TIME from 1st to 28th July 2002 (between the end of the World Cup and the start of the trial of four campaign supporters for occupying Euromin). read full story / add a comment