Happy New Year from Nottingham – 2020
Category Archives: Old Market Square
Supporting the Hong Kong protestors from Nottingham – November 2019
Rain, and a disappointing England performance, may have reduced the turnout.
Supporting the Hong Kong protestors from Nottingham
Angharad Roberts said “Glad to speak at this morning’s rally for #HongKongProtests in #Nottingham. Moving to hear the speeches and songs of so many young Hong Kong campaigners.”
I spoke to say that Britain and Nottingham have worked to develop partnerships with China, but the treatments of Muslims in China and of protestors in Hong Kong iss setting us back.
Thought the Sino-British Joint Declaration leaflet was particularly clear.
UCU Nottingham College strike rally
Attended the rally; then expressed frustration about the problems UCU Nottingham College staff have faced and are now facing, expressing support from Nottingham Labour’s councillors and mentioning former FE teacher Cllr Sally Longford in particular.
Photos available.
Earth Strike in Nottingham
Pleased to explain how Nottingham has met environmental challenges in the past and has set itself a challenging one for the future – carbon neutrality by 2028.
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Positive coverage everywhere, including BBC East Midlands Today.
Kinda unusual.
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Nice to be part of something that what protested about across the planet.
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But a bit too much to expect many kids to attend.
We’ve spent years drilling into schools that they must ensure children attend and that they are responsible for child safety.
And notable that there were a few parents around.
European and Democracy rally
Numbers much reduced since the previous week’s rally. And that’s because the anti-prorogation action had been hugely mitigated by the passing of legislation stopping a No Deal Brexit before October 31st.
Lilian Greenwood MP opened the rally.
Fuller res. photos available.
Anti Prorogation rally and march
Two thousand people took part in this protest against the prorogation of Parliament.
Outstanding speech by Cllr. Angharad Roberts.
Some great wit and colour.
Fuller res. photos available on Facebook.
A march followed.
Then another rally, at which Vernon Coaker MP spoke.
Fuller res. photos available on Facebook.
