Ben Smoke
Change is brewing: Jeremy Corbyn joins Baristas' campaign to unionise
This afternoon, employees of the hospitality chain to call for to call for better pay and working conditions.
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Why I’m celebrating 10 years since trying to take my own life
Finding hope — On the tenth anniversary of attempting to take his own life, writer Ben Smoke reflects on what he’s learned – and the road ahead.
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Porridge Radio’s Dana Margolin on her London studio
We catch up with the singer in her London studio to connect the dots between music, painting and her relationship with the city.
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How Rina Sawayama’s show came to life
With the singer’s tour in full swing, we sat down the musical production company who made the electrifying show possible.
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Thousands protest in London over deaths in police custody
End state violence — Over the weekend, the United Families & Friends Campaign organised a protest calling for an end to deaths at the hands of the police.
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Why we should fear the Tories’ fresh attacks on protest
Police state — As the Public Order Bill returns to Parliament today, activists and campaigners are sounding the alarm over what they’re calling a rollback of human rights.
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Protestors oppose TED Talks’ platforming of oil bosses
No planet B — Demonstrators gathered outside the Barbican to call out the non-profit over its decision to invite representatives of fossil fuel companies to speak at its summit.
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Photos of protestors burning their energy bills in London
Enough is enough — Over the weekend, thousands came together across the country over the greed and exploitation that is driving the energy crisis.
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In photos: Londoners say no to extortionate energy bill rise
Don't pay — Following the announcement of an 80% hike in the energy price cap from 1st October, crowds gathered outside the offices of energy regulator Ofgem to protest and declare their intention to undertake a payment strike.
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The DIY group carving out space for women’s football
Baller FC — With the Women’s Euros in full swing, last week saw glorious, sweaty celebrations take place in a dedicated, safe space for female and non-binary fans.
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