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Revolting Students - My take on the Student Demonstrations - Brian Roe

Revolting Students

Sunday, 27 February 2011 09:59

 

 

 

Very proud of my niece Lauren Matthews who made this first film.


Stop the Cuts demonstration-cut to music

London Student Riots HD December 2010 ( MASS COMPILATION )

BBC Jody McIntyre interview


Rotten Fruit: London scene of massive student fury

UK Uncut on Newsnight Dec 2010


UK Uncut Brighton - Topshop Protest

At the heart of the student riots in Millbank, London

UK Uncut Flashmob - 05.12.2010

 

Scenes you wouldn't expect to see out side the houses of Parliament!

Two surprising factors to bear in mind though. 1, This is the Met Police in full riot regalia and 2, the subjects being "Kettled" are students.

This is not the Socialist Worker, this is not a re-run of the Poll Tax Riots - (I was on that march and it was scary) This is not Class War or EDL (English Defense League) thugs.

This is the generation of people who are supposed to be tapping away on their laptops, speaking to their mates on Facebook. This is the apathetic generation who are supposed to be addicted to X-box and pizza. The Coca-Cola kids with no more protest in them to argue about the difference in taste from un-sweetened to Cherry flavor.

 

I am so happy the students have shown this un-elected government that it is no longer dormant or ready to just take injustice. I have a sense of faith restored that the young people of today DO have a focus and will fight for their future.

The Government were caught sleeping! and Nick Clegg is now viewed with more distrust than another modern day British politician. Are they really that out of touch that they thought they could usher through massive fee hikes on already struggling students. A potential £9000 per year debt for their student fees. They have a fight on their hands! Not since the Poll Tax protests and anti war marches in the early nineties has a generation be so galvanized in it's resolve to fight this injustice. I for one fully support them and will NOT condemn them for superficial damage to parliament or the odd copper getting a couple of bruises. All's fair in a protest like this. Expect broken heads (Alfie Meadows)! Expect rough treatment of defenseless individuals! - even wheelchair bound individuals.

This is the first round! Theses are the first cuts!. The government probably thought they will start the deficit cutting program with an easy target like the Students. Cameron, Osbourne and the rest of the millionaire club in 10 downing street were were shocked.

This is just the start! There is much worse to come, wait till the weather gets a bit warmer and the Public service sector workers pay cuts started taking their grip! Then there is the individuals on benefits, the middle class child benefit cuts, police services, fire services, councils, charities, housing etc. The list grows by the week. Then there is the rise in VAT! This affects everyone! We will all pay 2.5 % more for everything other than baby cloths.

The government have really fucked up here. How can they justify the cuts AND raise VAT at the same time? They blame it on the deficit! Bullshit Cameron - Check this for an explanation.

 

UKuncut Twitter Feed

about 1 hour ago General leaflets and flyers available here: http://t.co/Kaqpaeh4 Are you getting ready?? Why not stick some posters up around town!
about 12 hours ago Live near Derby? Feelin' like it's about time for some direct action? Check out the Great Derby Street Party! http://t.co/OOWUxSlE
about 17 hours ago Dan Hind's new blog on street parties and occupations- Dan's @ the London party! Make sure you're there too! http://t.co/0m6lNoRD #ukuncut
about 17 hours ago @rhmgroo thanks bradato!
about 18 hours ago @TheatreUncut @lyngardner wondered if you'd be willing to RT? Time to get messy... creative call-out! #May26 #ukuncut http://t.co/Fw9ryoHU
about 18 hours ago Time to get messy... creative call-out! #May26 #ukuncut http://t.co/Fw9ryoHU
about 20 hours ago @SheffieldUncut do you need posters/ flyers? email ukunct@gmail.com with an address
about 22 hours ago Barristers considering strikes and direct action over legal aid cuts! Barristers, join the Welfare or Women's blocs! https://t.co/F9O6no3c
about 23 hours ago You're cordially invited to Crawley's Street Party. Rest assured, no public money will be wasted for this celebration! https://t.co/Pqb6iHgO
about 23 hours ago Newcastle have just listed an action for the 26th! https://t.co/i7H2UBQl #ukuncut
about 23 hours ago "It is time to break out of this suffocating nonsense. And we’re the only ones who can." Dan Hind writing for our blog http://t.co/lvxZM6CY
about 1 day ago Great new blog by @danhind about the need to occupy and take control. Time to transgress + discover our power! http://t.co/0m6lNoRD #ukuncut
about 1 day ago Hi @Menagerie717 here are details of Manchester's anti-cuts street party on the 26th - share far and wide! http://t.co/vFX6Bgyw
about 1 day ago We never know what police reaction will be to protests. We all need to know our rights for kettles/arrest/stop+search http://t.co/YMr88j55
about 1 day ago Cameron endorses direct action! He said this morning "It is more dangerous to stay silent than to speak out" http://t.co/wbR4GYhQ
about 1 day ago Getting excited!?!?! Tell us how you are preparing fo the #ukuncut street party! http://t.co/eCw8akjh
about 1 day ago Brilliant from @pollytoynbee Clegg and Cameron's Cruellest Day http://t.co/U3pL8F5u #cleggcaption competition for the photo.GO!
about 1 day ago Shout-out for the brilliant @GBCLegal (donate button on http://t.co/PmhGf14d) & May20 is 'Kettling Police Powers' event http://t.co/sxVCU5WE

 

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