Campaigners demand Rhodes primary school in North London change its name – despite referring to Cecil Rhodes’ great-uncle who died when the Victorian colonialist was just three Rhodes Avenue Primary is named after wealthy landowner Thomas Rhodes Thomas was great uncle of Cecil Rhodes and died when Cecil was 3 years old Activists say the … Read more
Bags for life should cost more to prevent shoppers from using them too few times, campaigners have warned. Sam Chetan-Welsh, of Greenpeace, said that while sales of plastic carrier bags are down, sales of bags for life rose to 1.5 billion in 2018. He said: ‘Bags for life contain more plastic than carrier bags do. … Read more
Turf war! Wildlife campaigners call for BAN on artificial lawns amid concern for birds and insects More than 3,000 people sign petition to have astroturf amid wildlife concerns Critics say artificial lawns impact wild birds and insects’ habitats in gardens Former Countryfile host Julia Bradbury said they’re ‘toxic’ to humans and wildlife By Colin Fernadez … Read more
Campaigners have reported Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Sussex Royal charity for ‘conflicts of interest, inappropriate use of funds and a lack of independence’. Anti-royal campaign group Republic flagged both Sussex Royal and The Royal Foundation – the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s organisation – to the Charity Commission. The group alleges that funds have been transferred … Read more
Obesity campaigners have savaged the government’s plan to offer cut-price meals branding it a ‘green light for junk food’. Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced yesterday up to £10 a head will be cut off the bills of people eating out in August. But as names like Burger King confirmed themselves as part of the scheme obesity … Read more
A campaign is now underway for a statue to be erected of Jack Leslie, the former Plymouth Argyle footballer who was denied his dream of playing for England due to the colour of his skin. In 1925 the talented Leslie was poised to become the first ever black player to pull on the England shirt, … Read more
Schools should go back in AUGUST and have lessons on Saturdays to make up for lost time, campaigners urge amid fears of ‘social catastrophe’ Parents and Teachers for Excellence have a five-point plan for class reopenings Co-founder Dame Rachel de Souza has called for children to get back quickly Campaigners want the new autumn term … Read more
Police fought running battles with anti-racism campaigners in Paris today after thousands turned up for a banned march, as Black Lives Matter protests grip Europe. Tear gas and baton charges were used by police as they came under attack around the Place de la Republique, one of the French capital’s most famous protest squares. Protests paying … Read more
Many thought the rumours were a silly hoax – until they heard it on the news. Others had already made a beeline for the waterfront just in case. By the time council contractors arrived at Poole Quay on Thursday to explore the removal of one of the town’s best-known landmarks, a posse of residents was already … Read more
Anti-racism campaigners are calling for pubs called ‘The Black Boy’ to be renamed amid growing protests by the Black Lives Matter movement. Critics say the name has racist connotations, especially as some of the pubs’ signs feature faces of African children. But the demands have angered others who insist there is nothing offensive about the … Read more