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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 23/08/2026

Some members of the trans community - well, at least one - have also adopted the knight's costume, which is sure to send the far right into a seething rage, and most likely the intention here. 😀

A participant in London's 2026 Trans Pride rally wears a medieval knight's helmet and shield marked with the colours of the transgender flag. Image © Ron Fassbender

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 22/06/2026

Scotland's 'The National' was, AFAIK, the only mainstream outlet that came close to describing what happened that day ....

Screenshot of the front page of Scottish newspaper 'The National', 10 Sept 2025, on the occasion of a visit to UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at Downing Street by Israeli President Isaac Herzog. Headline reads - "Starmer Rolls Out Red Carpet For Genocide"

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 22/06/2026

🎵 Hello, I must be going I cannot stay, I came to say, "I must be going"🎵 One from 2019. I have no illusions about his likely successor, but it's nice to start a heatwave with a long cool glass of schadenfreude. #StarmerResigns

Image of Labour MP Sir Keir Starmer addressing a rally 31 Aug 2019. He resigned today, 22 Jun 2026 as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. IMAGE © Ron Fassbender

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 22/04/2026

The Red Rebel Brigade mime troupe surround an inflatable globe in Parliament Square, London, UK as part of a ceremony marking #EarthDay. The annual global event supporting environmental protection hopes to unite people in combating climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss.

Members of the Red Rebel Brigade activist mime troupe surround an inflatable earth in Parliament Square, London, UK on 22/4/26 as part of celebrations for Earth Day 2026. The Palace of Westminster is visible in the background. IMAGE © Ron Fassbender

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 13/04/2026

Over 500 people, including elderly, blind and disabled people arrested under terrorism laws in Trafalgar Square, London for silently sitting holding placards. A few shots from @defendourjuries.bsky.social latest action 👇

Police carry off a man arrested for allegedly holding a placard reading "I Oppose Genocide. I support Palestine Action" in Trafalgar Square, London, UK 11/4/26. Despite the courts finding a government ban on direct action network Palestine Action to be unlawful the police are still arresting people who "support" them, pending result of a government appeal. Image © Ron Fassbender

Police arrested a blind and disabled man for allegedly holding a placard reading "I Oppose Genocide. I support Palestine Action" in Trafalgar Square, London, UK 11/4/26. Despite the courts finding a government ban on direct action network Palestine Action to be unlawful the police are still arresting people who "support" them, pending result of a government appeal. Image © Ron Fassbender

Crowds of people hold placards reading "I Oppose Genocide. I support Palestine Action" in Trafalgar Square, London, UK 11/4/26. Over 500 were arrested. Despite the courts finding a government ban on direct action network Palestine Action to be unlawful the police are still arresting people who "support" them, pending result of a government appeal. Image © Ron Fassbender

A woman standing in front of a row of police officers holds a placard saying "We do not consent to political policing" during a 'Lift the Ban' rally in Trafalgar Square, London, UK 11/4/26. Despite the courts finding a government ban on direct action network Palestine Action to be unlawful the police are still arresting people who "support" them, pending result of a government appeal. Image © Ron Fassbender

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 13/04/2026

Over 500 people, including elderly, blind and disabled people and Massive Attack's Robert Del Naja arrested under terrorism laws in Trafalgar Square, London for silently sitting holding placards. A few shots from @defendourjuries.bsky.social latest action 👇

Robert Del Naja, founder member of Massive Attack sits holding a placard reading "I Oppose Genocide. I support Palestine Action". Despite the courts finding a government ban on direct action network Palestine Action to be unlawful the police are still arresting people who "support" them, pending result of a government appeal. Image © Ron Fassbender

A man wearing a red hat and glasses sits holding a placard reading "I Oppose Genocide. I support Palestine Action". Despite the courts finding a government ban on direct action network Palestine Action to be unlawful the police are still arresting people who "support" them, pending result of a government appeal. Image © Ron Fassbender

An 83-year old lady sits holding a placard reading "I Oppose Genocide. I support Palestine Action". Despite the courts finding a government ban on direct action network Palestine Action to be unlawful the police are still arresting people who "support" them, pending result of a government appeal. Image © Ron Fassbender

A woman sits holding a toy doll wearing a placard reading "I Oppose Genocide. I support Palestine Action". Despite the courts finding a government ban on direct action network Palestine Action to be unlawful the police are still arresting people who "support" them, pending result of a government appeal. Image © Ron Fassbender

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 13/04/2026

Freedom of navigation? But obviously NOT for - Gaza Cuba Venezuela where naval blockades are destroying economies and causing mass suffering, as intended. #DumpStarmer

Screenshot of a tweet by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussing closure of the Straits of Hormuz following the unprovoked and illegal war launched by the U.S. and Israel on Iran, with UK co-operation.

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 07/03/2026

Ahead of International Women's Day activists dressed as suffragettes—the direct action group who helped women get the vote—protest in Trafalgar Square, calling for repeal of the Public Order Act 2023 which gave police & courts yet more powers to restrict and criminalise peaceful protest activity.

Suffragettes stage "Defend the Right Protest" rally, Trafalgar Square, London, 6/3/26

Ahead of International Women's Day activists dressed as suffragettes - the early 20th century direct action group who helped gain women the vote - protest in Trafalgar Square in pouring rain, calling for repeal of the Public Order Act 2023 which gave police and courts yet more powers to restrict and criminalise peaceful protest activity. The women, supporters of Fossil Free London, aim to highlight the unprecedented punishments given to climate campaigns for peaceful protest. By coincidence, the event took place the same day police raided the homes of "Take Back Power" activists, many of whom were arrested last night at Westminster Quaker Meeting House. Image © Ron Fassbender

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 13/02/2026

Activists from @defendourjuries.bsky.social celebrate as the High Court in London rules the government's ban of direct-action network Palestine Action unlawful. #FreePalestine #GazaGenocide

Activists celebrate following a High Court ruling that the UK government banning of Palestine Action was unlawful.

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 01/02/2026

34th National March for Palestine in London, UK, 31/1/26. "Scumbags in Action" #GazaGenocide #FreePalestine #photo

A masked protester holds a placard depicting UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, US President Donald trump and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu as "scumbags in action" during the 34th National March for Palestine in London, UK, 31/1/26. Image © Ron Fassbender

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 01/02/2026

34th National March for Palestine in London, UK, 31/1/26. At least 32 people were reportedly killed in a wave of Israeli air strikes across Gaza on the same day. #GazaGenocide #FreePalestine #photo

A woman holds a placard saying "Bloody Cease-Liars" during the 34th National March for Palestine in London, UK, 31/1/26. Image © Ron Fassbender

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 21/01/2026

Royal Courts of Justice yesterday as a legal challenge is made by Communities Against Gatwick Noise Emissions and Gatwick Area Conservation Campaign opposing Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander’s decision to grant consent for a new runway at Gatwick Airport. #ClimateEmergency #NoisePollution

Activists, joined by #GreenParty MP Carla Denyer, gather at the Royal Courts of Justice yesterday as a legal challenge is made by Communities Against Gatwick Noise Emissions (CAGNE) and Gatwick Area Conservation Campaign opposing Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander’s decision to grant development consent for a second operating runway at Gatwick Airport. The extra capacity is expected to lead to over 100,000 extra flights per year. They assert there are numerous gaps in the environmental assessment of the new runway, including increased flight emissions, climate impacts and noise pollution.

Activists, joined by hashtag#GreenParty MP Carla Denyer, gather at the Royal Courts of Justice yesterday as a legal challenge is made by Communities Against Gatwick Noise Emissions (CAGNE) and Gatwick Area Conservation Campaign opposing Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander’s decision to grant development consent for a second operating runway at Gatwick Airport. The extra capacity is expected to lead to over 100,000 extra flights per year. They assert there are numerous gaps in the environmental assessment of the new runway, including increased flight emissions, climate impacts and noise pollution.

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 17/01/2026

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch addresses a demo against the proposed Chinese embassy in the former Royal Mint in London's financial district. Strangely, she made no mention of the fact that it was Boris Johnson's close aide, Sir Edward Lister, who helped arrange the sale of the historic site to China.

London, UK. 17 January, 2026. Leader of the Opposition KEMI BADENOCH addresses a protest opposing the proposed Chinese mega embassy in the former Royal Mint in London's financial district. Hong Kong diaspora, joined by Tibetans, Uyghurs and others have raised fears over security and spying at what, if approved, would be China's largest embassy in Europe. Tower Hamlets Council twice rejected planning applications but the application was called in by the government and the final decision is expected soon. © Ron Fassbender

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 14/01/2026

Can the last American to leave the UK please turn out the lights: FT - "US Senate introduces bill to stop military from occupying Nato territories" ft.trib.al/y6E1fB2

A protester holds a placard depicting President Donald Trump and a map of US military bases in the United Kingdom during a march in London, UK, 21/1/17.

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 11/08/2025

Other jobs are available...... 👇

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 24/07/2025

Interested to see what, if any, impact the new Age Verification checks implemented by @bsky.app in the UK - to comply with the Online Safety Act from 25/7/25 - will have on its apparently terminal decline ....

Screenshot taken 24/7/25 showing 'Bluesky User Growth and Active Users' sourced via > https://bluefacts.app/bluesky-user-growth

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 29/06/2025

Bob Vylan, performing at Glastonbury chants: "Death, death to the IDF" ... UK press, media & politicians shriek in horror and the sky falls in. Anthony Zurcher, BBC North America correspondent tweets (since deleted): "Bomb, bomb, bomb Iran" ... total silence.

Screenshot of a tweet on X (since deleted) by Anthony Zurcher, BBC's North America correspondent, calling for the US to "Bomb, bomb, bomb Iran".

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 04/06/2025

A member of the Red Rebel activist mime group passes the National Covid Memorial Wall in London, UK, where painted hearts represent victims of the pandemic, during a "Red Line for Palestine" protest surrounding Parliament to call for sanctions on Israel today.

A member of the Red Rebel activist mime troupe in red costume and white makeup walks past the National Covid Memorial Wall in London, UK, where painted hearts represent victims of the pandemic, during a "Red Line for Palestine" protest 4/6/25. Image © Ron Fassbender

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 24/05/2025

Palestine supporters protest outside Downing St, demanding an end to arms sales to Israel. Meanwhile UN chief Antonio Guterres warned Israel's war is "intensifying with atrocious levels of death & destruction" & that Israel had only allowed a "teaspoon of aid when a flood of assistance is required".

Palestine supporters protest outside the Downing Street residence of UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, demanding an end to arms sales to Israel and a lifting of the siege. Image © Ron Fassbender

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 10/05/2025

'Stop Arming Israel' protest at the Foreign Office in London, UK last night. It followed a report co-authored by @progintl.bsky.social into weapon sales & accusations that Foreign Secretary David Lammy has misled Parliament.

A placard and smoke flare at a 'Stop Arming Israel' protest at the Foreign Office in London, UK, 9th May 2025. Image © Ron Fassbender

A woman leads chants and musicians play in smoke from a flare during a 'Stop Arming Israel' protest at the Foreign Office in London, UK, 9th May 2025. Image © Ron Fassbender

A woman with a loudhailer leads the chants at a 'Stop Arming Israel' protest at the Foreign Office in London, UK, 9th May 2025. Image © Ron Fassbender

A giant Palestinian flag is displayed during a 'Stop Arming Israel' protest at the Foreign Office in London, UK, 9th May 2025. Image © Ron Fassbender

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 04/05/2025

Protest against proposed Chinese 'mega-embassy' at Royal Mint Court, London, UK, 3rd May 2025.

A protester holds a placard saying "Mega Embassy Watching You" as Hong Kong diaspora and others stage a rally against a proposed new Chinese embassy, the largest in Europe, at the former Royal Mint in London's financial district, raising fears over security and spying. The historic site, purchased by China in 2018, includes freehold to around 100 residential properties. Tower Hamlets Council twice rejected planning applications for what would be China's largest embassy in Europe, but the application was called in by the government and the final decision rests with minister Angela Rayner.

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 25/04/2025

Gaza's Call - US Embassy, London, UK. Palestine supporters hold a mock funeral procession, symbolizing victims of Israel's US-backed war on Gaza. The event called for an end to arms sales to Israel and the severing of ties with a regime accused of conducting a "textbook genocide". #GazaGenocide

A sole Poppy flower - a Palestinian national symbol - blooms in the grounds of the US Embassy in Nine Elms, London as a coalition of pro-Palestine groups stage a mock funeral procession, symbolizing victims of Israel's US-backed war on Gaza, and stage a rally outside the embassy The event was one of several around the world calling for accountability and justice, an end to weapons sales to Israel and the severing of ties with a regime whose Prime Minister is wanted on charges of alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. Image © Ron Fassbender

A woman carries a symbolic blood-covered shroud during a rally by Palestine supporters outside the US Embassy in London, calling on Washington to stop supporting a regime whose leader is accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Image © Ron Fassbender

Palestine supporters stage a mock funeral outside the US Embassy in London, UK symbolizing victims of Israel's war on Gaza, calling on Washington to stop supporting a regime whose leader is accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Image © Ron Fassbender

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 13/04/2025

Tesla Takedown, Park Royal, London. 12/4/25. The Martians don't like him either. @teslatakedown.com

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 13/04/2025

The Red Rebels mime troupe glide past the new blood red 'water feature' created last week by @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social at the US Embassy in London, UK during a protest against US support for the #GazaGenocide.

A member of the Red Rebels activist mime troupe passes the US Embassy in London, UK, 12/4/25, where the waterfall and pond had been dyed red in a separate action by Greenpeace last week. © Ron Fassbender

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 13/04/2025

Meanwhile, Frau Genocide Ursula von der Leyen says precisely nothing about the Israeli regime bombing a hospital run by the Episcopal Church in Gaza for the fifth time - www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/...

Screenshot of a post by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission and ardent supporter of the Israeli genocide in Gaza.

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 10/04/2025

The pond surrounding the US Embassy in London, UK, is dyed blood red today, 10/4/25 in a protest against Washington's support of Israel's #GazaGenocide.

The pond at the US Embassy in London, UK, is dyed blood red by Greenpeace activists 10/4/25 in protest at Washington's support of Israel's war on Gaza, for which Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is wanted by the International Criminal Court on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

A Mallard duck paddles in the pond at the US Embassy in London, UK, after it was dyed blood red by Greenpeace activists 10/4/25 in protest at Washington's support of Israel's war on Gaza, for which Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is wanted by the International Criminal Court on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 17/02/2025

Climate activists from @extinctionrebellion.uk occupy the portico and street outside the London offices of management consultants #McKinsey, calling on them to stop working with the fossil fuel companies causing the #climatecrisis.

Members of the Oil Slickers activist mime troupe are seen as climate activists from Extinction Rebellion protest outside and occupy the entrance roof to McKinsey & Company's London office, calling on the management consultants to "Cut The Ties" to the fossil fuel industry responsible for global heating.

Climate activists from Extinction Rebellion protest the entrance portico to McKinsey & Company's London office today, calling on the management consultants to "Cut The Ties" to the fossil fuel industry responsible for global heating.

Police prepare to remove climate activists from Extinction Rebellion occupying the entrance portico to McKinsey & Company's London office, during a protest calling on the management consultants to "Cut The Ties" to the fossil fuel industry responsible for global heating.

A climate activist from Extinction Rebellion looks out of a police van window following her arrest at a protest on the entrance portico of the London offices of McKinsey & Company, calling on the management consultants to "Cut The Ties" to the fossil fuel industry responsible for global heating.

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 10/02/2025

Tractors blockade Whitehall, in London today as 'Save British Farming' stage their 3rd protest against removal of landowners exemption from inheritance tax. Police allowing a cherry picker (to which the organisers kindly gave access) was a protest first. In fact, I hardly saw any police at all.

Tractors blockade Whitehall, London, where Parliament and government buildings are located, during a protest by farmers against the removal of their exemption from inheritance tax.

A self-propelled gun joins tractors blockading Whitehall, London, where Parliament and government buildings are located, during a protest by farmers against the removal of their exemption from inheritance tax.

A banner reading "We Can't Afford to Feed You Anymore" is displayed in Whitehall, London during a protest by farmers against the removal of their exemption from inheritance tax.

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 08/02/2025

Thousands protest a proposed Chinese 'super embassy' in the former Royal Mint, London. Apparently Chinese Premier Xi Jinping hates being compared to Winnie-the-Pooh, the lovable cartoon bear, so needless to say there were hundreds of placards depicting the bear today. #WinnieThePooh #RoyalMintCour

Placards are wedged into a fence, with the Tower of London in the background, as human rights activists, including many Hong Kong diaspora, protest at the proposed site of a Chinese embassy in the former Royal Mint in London's financial district, raising fears over security and spying. Tower Hamlets Council twice rejected planning applications for what would be China's largest embassy in Europe, but the application was called in by the government and the final decision now rests with minister Angela Rayner.

Thousands of human rights activists, including many Hong Kong diaspora protest at the proposed site of a Chinese embassy in the former Royal Mint in London's financial district, raising fears over security and spying. The historic site, purchased by China in 2018, includes freehold to around 100 residential properties. Tower Hamlets Council twice rejected planning applications for what would be China's largest embassy in Europe, but the application was called in by the government and the final decision rests with minister Angela Rayner.

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 07/02/2025

After the Boaty McBoatface incident I'm thinking this may not go as planned 😆 👇

Screenshot of a tweet by BBC News (UK) with the headline "Public invited to suggest names for next Archbishop of Canterbury" who is head of the Church of England.

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 29/01/2025

"There is no more important challenge than climate change. That is why I voted against #Heathrow expansion". Keir Starmer, 27/2/2020 Keir Starmer's Cayman Island funded "Labour" party announce expansion of Heathrow airport. 29/1/2025

Screenshot of a Tweet by Keir Starmer, 27/2/2020, expressing congratulations to climate campaigners following a court ruling against Heathrow airport 3rd runway over climate change. Mr Starmer says "There is no more important challenge than climate change. That is why I voted against Heathrow expansion". Starmer is now UK Prime MInister and his minister has today, 29/1/2025, announced expansion of the airport

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 09/01/2025

Round of applause for Mick Lynch, General Secretary of the RMT - who announced his retirement today - for representing rail workers, the wider union movement and other progressive causes so eloquently while in office. I'll miss his straight talking, take-no-guff interview style with the media.

Mick Lynch, leader of RMT transport union, joins opponents of train station ticket office closures outside the Department for Transport in London.

Mick Lynch, Secretary-General of the RMT rail union, addressing striking NHS consultant doctors at a rally at the British Medical Association in London.

Mick Lynch, Secretary-General of the RMT rail union applauds workers at King's Cross Station, London during a strike rally calling for better pay and conditions.

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 18/12/2024

WASPI (Women Against State Pension Inequality) women shafted again as Labour reject calls by the parliamentary ombudsman to compensate them for changes to the state pension age. More pix at > www.instagram.com/p/DDtzKHpIRO8/

A woman gives the finger to politicians as WASPI - Women Against State Pension Inequality - rally outside Parliament, London, in 2017 protesting changes to the state pension.

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 17/12/2024

'We Own It' campaign rally against a proposed government £3bn bailout of privately owned, heavily indebted and constantly polluting Thames Water. More on Insta > www.instagram.com/p/DDrxZTrIRyd/

Activists pose in masks depicting UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Steve Reed, the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs as campaigners from 'We Own It' protest outside the Royal Courts of Justice calling for a block on the proposed financial bailout of privately owned Thames Water. The company, the most heavily indebted water company in England and Wales, has been repeatedly fined for polluting waterways and is on the verge of bankruptcy. Campaigners believe this is further evidence water should be brought back into public ownership.

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 17/12/2024

London, UK. 14 December, 2024. Housing activists march down Oxford Street during a protest organised by London Renters Union against the increasing cost of housing and calling for rent control to reduce accommodation costs and for the building of more affordable social housing.

A placard saying "Rent Controls Now" is seen in a crowd in Oxford Street during a protest organised by the London Renters Union calling for curbs on extortionate housing costs and the building of more affordable housing.

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 17/12/2024

Outside Downing Street, London, poet and children's author Michael Rosen reads his poem "Don't Mention the Children" - written in response to Israel's 2014 ban on a radio advert by human rights group B'Tselem which named child victims of Israeli bombing of #Gaza.

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 12/12/2024

Richard Tice MP, deputy leader of Reform UK, supporting yesterday's Tractor Rally in Whitehall, London demanding farmers remain exempt from inheritance tax. The tractors were later accused of delaying ambulances travelling to/from nearby St Thomas' Hospital.

Richard Tice, a Member of Parliament and deputy leader of the right-wing populist Reform UK party gives the thumbs up while posing with tractors during a farmers' rally opposing recent changes to inheritance tax.

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 11/12/2024

Whitehall, London today filled with tractors as farmers stage their 2nd protest against changes to inheritance tax announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in October and demand they keep their exemption from the tax.

A placard depicting UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer as Dr Seuss' character The Grinch is attached to a tractor as farmers stage a second protest in Westminster against changes to agricultural inheritance tax announced by chancellor Rachel Reeves in October’s budget. The protest, organised by 'Save British Farming' and 'Fairness for Farmers', filled much of Whitehall with tractors before driving past the Houses of Parliament.

A line of tractors fill Whitehall, in London, as farmers stage a second protest against changes to agricultural inheritance tax announced by chancellor Rachel Reeves in October’s budget.

A woman holds a placard saying "With Our Farmers #Together", with Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster in the background as farmers stage a second protest against changes to agricultural inheritance tax announced by chancellor Rachel Reeves in October’s budget. The protest, organised by 'Save British Farming' and 'Fairness for Farmers', filled much of Whitehall with tractors before driving past the Houses of Parliament.

A police officer in Parliament Square, London talks with the driver of a Landrover covered in a Union Jack flag with "Save Family Farms" written on it, during a protest by farmers against changes to agricultural inheritance tax announced by chancellor Rachel Reeves in October’s budget. The protest, organised by 'Save British Farming' and 'Fairness for Farmers', filled much of Whitehall with tractors before driving past the Houses of Parliament.

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 10/12/2024

According to the NASA Earth Observatory sea ice at the top of the planet continued to shrink and thin in 2024, consistent with an ongoing 46-year downward trend. CO2 emissions, on the other hand, continue to increase. Not good news for Santa, or for the rest of us.

A climate activist dressed in a Santa Claus costume sits by the road looking sad, with a placard that says "Home-less R.I.P North Pole" in reference to declining ice coverage due to global warming.

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 09/12/2024

Are we at war with Eurasia or Eastasia this week?

Screenshot of a 2017 Tweet by the U.S. Embassy in Syria offering a large reward for Muhammad Al-Jawlani who carried out "multiple terrorist attacks throughout Syria, often targeting civilians". Jawlani leads the insurgents who have just overthrown Bashar al-Assad.

Screenshot of an article in the Independent showing Queen Elizabeth II meeting Syria's President Bashar al-Assad and his wife Asma

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 06/12/2024

Students from University College London (UCL) stage a vigil commemorating Palestinian writer, poet, and professor Refaat Alareer, who gained his MA there and was killed by an Israeli airstrike one year ago, along with several members of his family. #RefaatAlareer

A kite is tied to the gates of University College London (UCL) bearing the words of poet Refaat Alareer during a vigil by students for the Palestinian who was killed one year ago in an Israeli air strike, along with several members of his family. Alareer gained his MA at UCL and later taught at Gaza University.

Egyptian journalist Rahma Zein addresses students from University College London (UCL) staging a vigil commemorating Palestinian writer, poet, and professor Refaat Alareer who was killed by an Israeli airstrike one year ago, along with several members of his family. Born in Gaza in 1979 Alareer was a UCL graduate and gained an MA there. The university, which has seen several protests and occupations since Israel launched its war on Gaza, neither sanctioned the vigil nor sent an official representative.

Students from University College London (UCL) hold a minute's silence during a vigil commemorating Palestinian writer, poet, and professor Refaat Alareer who was killed by an Israeli airstrike one year ago, along with several members of his family. Born in Gaza in 1979 Alareer was a UCL graduate and gained an MA there. The university, which has seen several protests and occupations since Israel launched its war on Gaza, neither sanctioned the vigil nor sent an official representative.

Students from University College London (UCL) stage a vigil commemorating Palestinian writer, poet, and professor Refaat Alareer who was killed by an Israeli airstrike one year ago, along with several members of his family. Born in Gaza in 1979 Alareer was a UCL graduate and gained an MA there. The university, which has seen several protests and occupations since Israel launched its war on Gaza, neither sanctioned the vigil nor sent an official representative.

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 05/12/2024

Interesting piece from @reutersinstitute.bsky.social. For news junkies - by trade or compulsion - X/Twitter is still better for breaking news. I can't see that changing unless @bsky.app shows "trending" news, preferably tailored by geography - reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/news/these-r...

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“Despite some of the decay that’s happened on the platform, it’s still the primary hub for immediacy in news today,” Conger says. “You see this during major news events like the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Other platforms are starting to take that market share, but today it still is the dominant hub for that kind of conversation.”
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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 04/12/2024

Climate activists from Extinction Rebellion protest at the London office of global law firm A&O Shearman, calling on the company to "cut the ties" with the fossil fuel companies it represents.

An activist dressed as the grim reaper holds a smoke flare and an Extinction Rebellion flag while sitting atop a tripod outside the London office of global law firm A&O Shearman, during a climate protest calling on the company to "cut the ties" with the fossil fuel companies it represents. The protester was later arrested.

The Oil Slickers activist mime troupe, dressed in black, appear outside the London office of global law firm A&O Shearman during an Extinction Rebellion protest calling on the company to "cut the ties" with the fossil fuel companies it represents.

A sculpture of an elephant outside the London office of global law firm A&O Shearman is adorned with the message "The Elephant in the Room is Climate Change" during an Extinction Rebellion protest calling on the company to "cut the ties" with the fossil fuel companies it represents.

Police arrest a man at the London office of global law firm A&O Shearman during an Extinction Rebellion climate protest calling on the company to "cut the ties" with the fossil fuel companies it represents.

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 02/12/2024

It's curious that a BBC piece titled - "Who are Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, HTS, the rebels seizing control of #Aleppo?" - fails to mention that the Al Qa’ida franchise is a proscribed terrorist group in the UK. As is the use of "rebels" to describe them. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Screenshot of the UK government's web page listing proscribed terrorist organisations. Original page at - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/proscribed-terror-groups-or-organisations--2/proscribed-terrorist-groups-or-organisations-accessible-version

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 01/12/2024

Evading Standards? Haha, I'll have you know that a (slightly manky) copy of that esteemed organ is one of my more cherished possessions ;-)

Image showing the front page of "Evading Standards" newspaper, a realistic spoof of the actual London Evening Standard produced for distribution during anti-capitalist protests in London in June 1999.

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 01/12/2024

British Museum Reading Room After covering events at the museum for many years I finally got a look at the famous reading room, which reopened in July '24. It really is magnificent, and if it wasn't for the museum's oily sponsorship I'd recommend you take a look.

A view of the domed ceiling of the British Museum's Reading Room, in London, UK. 30/11/24

A view of the British Museum's Reading Room, in London, UK. 30/11/24

A view of the Great Court of the British Museum, in London, UK which contains the famous Reading Room. 20/2/22

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 30/11/2024

Environmental activists from the Climate Choir movement stage an unsanctioned performance in London's British Museum against sponsorship by UK oil giant BP, which recently cut its pledge to reduce oil/gas production in favour of renewables.

Environmental activists from the Climate Choir Movement stage an unsanctioned performance of songs in the British Museum, calling for an end to the sponsorship deal with BP. The museum signed a £50 million deal in 2023, overseen by its Chair George Osborne, with BP and activists accuse the museum of "greenwashing" the UK oil giant's reputation. BP recently cut back its commitment to reduce oil and gas production and increase investment in renewables.

A giant banner declaring "Drop BP" is hung from the balcony of the British Museum's Great Court as environmental activists from the Climate Choir Movement stage an unsanctioned performance of songs calling for an end to the sponsorship deal with BP. The museum signed a £50 million deal with BP in 2023 and activists accuse the museum of "greenwashing" the UK oil giant's reputation. BP recently cut back its commitment to reduce oil and gas production and increase investment in renewables.

A man standing on the steps of the British Museum, London, holds a banner declaring "BP - Burning Up Our Planet" as environmental activists from the Climate Choir Movement stage an unsanctioned performance of songs in the Museum, calling for an end to the sponsorship deal with oil giant BP. The museum signed a £50 million deal in 2023, overseen by its Chair George Osborne, with BP and activists accuse the museum of "greenwashing" the UK company's reputation. BP recently cut back its commitment to reduce oil and gas production and increase investment in renewables.

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 28/11/2024

Andrew Feinstein, a former member of the South African ANC and former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn at a rally outside the School of Oriental and African Studies to oppose legal and other attempts by the London Universities to curtail protests on campus showing solidarity with Palestine

London, UK. 28 November, 2024. Andrew Feinstein (L), activist and former member of the South African ANC and former Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn join staff and students at a rally outside the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) to oppose legal and other attempts by the London Universities to curtail protests on campus showing solidarity with the Palestinians who, according to the International Court of Justice are suffering plausible genocide at the hands of Israel. The Israeli leader, Benjamin Netanyahu is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged crimes against humanity.

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 28/11/2024

An animal rights activist wears a badger costume at the entrance to the Downing Street residence of UK PM Keir Starmer, protesting the culling of badgers. According to the Badger Trust over 200,000 have been killed since 2013 as part of government efforts to curb the spread of bovine tuberculosis.

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Ron Fassbender @ronfassbender.com · 28/11/2024

Palestine supporters in London blockade entrances to the Foreign Office, calling for an end to UK arms sales to Israel. The regime is under ICJ investigation for genocide and its leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, is wanted by the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity.

A banner calling for "Arms Embargo Now" is displayed as Palestine supporters blockade entrances to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in King Charles Street, London, calling for an end to UK weapon sales to Israel, which is currently under investigation by the International Court of Justice for genocide and whose leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, is wanted by the International Criminal Court for alleged war crimes. The action formed part of an International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.

A woman holds a smoke flare as Palestine supporters blockade entrances to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in King Charles Street, London, calling for an end to UK weapon sales to Israel, which is currently under investigation by the International Court of Justice for genocide and whose leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, is wanted by the International Criminal Court for alleged war crimes. The action formed part of an International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.

Police attempt to prevent the departure of Palestine supporters who had blockaded entrances to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in King Charles Street, London, calling for an end to UK weapon sales to Israel, which is currently under investigation by the International Court of Justice for genocide and whose leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, is wanted by the International Criminal Court for alleged war crimes. The action formed part of an International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.

A banner saying "Stop" is displayed as Palestine supporters blockade entrances to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in King Charles Street, London, calling for an end to UK weapon sales to Israel, which is currently under investigation by the International Court of Justice for genocide and whose leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, is wanted by the International Criminal Court for alleged war crimes. The action formed part of an International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.

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