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London

Contents
Occupy London initial statement from #OccupyLSX
Another PR from Anonymous re October 15th
Recaim London
Real Democracy Now – London

Occupy London initial statement from #OccupyLSX

Posted on October 16, 2011 by admin

#OccupyLSX initial statement

Posted on October 16, 2011 by occupylsx

At today’s assembly on the steps of St Paul’s, #occupylsx agreed the initial statement below. Please note, it’s a draft statement at this stage and it will always be a work in progress.

1 The current system is unsustainable. It is undemocratic and unjust. We need alternatives; this is where we work towards them.

2 We are of all ethnicities, backgrounds, genders, generations, sexualities dis/abilities and faiths. We stand together with occupations all over the world.

3 We refuse to pay for the banks’ crisis.

4 We do not accept the cuts as either necessary or inevitable. We demand an end to global tax injustice and our democracy representing corporations instead of the people.

5 We want regulators to be genuinely independent of the industries they regulate.

6 We support the strike on the 30th November and the student action on the 9th November, and actions to defend our health services, welfare, education and employment and to stop wars and arms dealing.

7 We want structural change towards authentic global equality. The world’s resources must go towards caring for people and the planet, not the military, corporate profits or the rich.

8 We stand in solidarity with the global oppressed and we call for an end to the actions of our government and others in causing this oppression.

9 This is what democracy looks like. Come and join us!

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Another PR from Anonymous re October 15th

Posted on August 23, 2011 by admin

Following the post last week about more groups backing the October 15th UK demonstration in London, here’s another Press Release purportedly from the group “Anonymous” calling for a peaceful demonstration in Parliament Square.

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Recaim London

Posted on August 9, 2011 by admin

Over the past few days, London has been ransacked by thugs with no morals. We need to make it clear that these people do not represent the people of London.

We approve of peaceful and organised demonstrations and protest movements, but we do not approve of vicious looting, violence and arson which serves no political or ethical goal.

Regardless of your race, your creed or your political views, we hope you’ll join us in showing that we are not afraid, that we are not alone, and that this is our city.

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== Details ==

Meet up Trafalgar Square, 6:30 for 7:00 start. If possible, bring torches, reflective gear (and spares, if you have them). If not, come as you are.

Please spread the word! We would like to get people from as many walks of life as possible. Why not phone it in to your favourite radio show, or use it as an excuse to meet the neighbours?

If you are attending a clean-up event, please make the other participants aware of this event – we would be honoured to have them join us.

If you know anyone who would be interested in speaking, ask them to contact us urgently. Please send us an email at London_Spirit@mail.com – we are constantly monitoring this account.

For status updates, follow us on Twitter: @London_Spirit

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== Policies ==

This is a strictly non-violent gathering! Please no head coverings or anything that could be mistaken for an improvised weapon (this includes heavy torches).

Please no racist or classist slogans. The rioters aren’t limited to any one ethnic group or cultural background, so neither should we be.

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Real Democracy Now – London

Posted on August 8, 2011 by admin

Rioting and looting around London this weekend. When young people have no stake in society, no facilities and no future this is what happens.

“A riot is the language of the unheard” – Martin Luther King.

We have to make efforts now to build a society based on shared responsibility in which every voice is heard. We’ll be organising assemblies in local and dissaffected areas of London now to build a peaceful movement for change.

It is becoming increasingly clear that governments worldwide do not represent people. Our present political system pretends to be democratic yet only serves selfish bankers and corporations and actually harms ordinary people.

We are ordinary Londoners of different nationalities, political persuasions, beliefs and backgrounds. However we are all concerned, troubled and angry about the political, economic, and social outlook in our society.

Inspired by the movements currently unfolding across the world – Spain, Greece, North Africa, the Middle East and beyond – we’re responding by creating people’s assemblies and events. Our aim is to build a grassroots movement that will progressively create a new, truly democratic system.

Real Democracy means government for the people by the people. Together we are powerful. Come and join us at the People’s Assembly on Sundays at 6pm – Trafalgar Square. Your voice counts.

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