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Another Siege

Journalistic news story article about British police guarding a drone manufacturing facility in Leicester during protests by Palestine Action
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Palestine Support Rally

Thousands of Leicester residents took to the streets on Sunday 19th November, despite the rain, in support of the Palestinian citizens affected by the Isreali Defence Force’s response to the action recently taken by Hamas. Some onlookers seemed very surprised and not best pleased to see the banners and hear the chanting as the march…
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BilloBuckers Firebug Watch

On Friday 13th October 2023 at Leicester’s pioneering music venue Firebug, Billo Buckers blessed the stage with a brilliant performance which demonstrated their unique blend of astute lyric writing, expert musicianship and rebellious energy. This performance was in support of fellow up-and-coming Leicester band Vivas and preceded by the tremendous Nottingham band The Ruffs. Track…
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BilloBuckers Firebug Read

Review of The Ruffs, Billo Buckers and The Vivas at Firebug, Leicester 2023-10-13 It was a stormy, blustery night in Leicester City centre and the streets seemed empty, save for the occasional figure scurrying along under an umbrella or huddling in a bus shelter. Firebug was warm and inviting, although even this usually busy bar…
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100 Days of The Siege

Tuesday 8th August marked the 100th day since the commencement of the Shut Elbit Down campaign at the UAV Tactical Systems manufacturing facility on Meridian Business Park in Leicester, which protesters state manufactures the Hermes drones used in the killing of innocent Palestinian civilians. The protest, which is situated outside the gates of Unit F…
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The Siege Continues

Saturday 6th May 2023 Despite heavy-handed tactics from Leicestershire Police and staff from other forces, who were drafted in on Tuesday 2nd May as part of a concerted effort to disperse them, activists still occupy a stretch of road in what is being referred to as The Siege. During and following the Tuesday raids on…



