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
Campaigners slam Adidas over claims it ‘cropped out’ black model in advert for swimwear range promoting body positivity The sportswear giant was called out on social media by eagle-eyed shoppers The ‘original’ image was shared after it appeared in an article about the range It was then compared with the photo on the Adidas website, … 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
Animal welfare campaigners urge public to go VEGAN to protect against future pandemics — claiming factory farms and wildlife markets provide the perfect conditions for disease to thrive Ten scientists and experts signed an open letter advocating for veganism This is part of British animal rights charity Viva’s so-called ‘3-in-4’ campaign Of new and emerging infections diseases, … Read more
Campaigners say Barclays ‘pulling wool over eyes of shareholders’ with its commitment to being more environmentally friendly By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:10 BST, 30 March 2020 | Updated: 22:10 BST, 30 March 2020 Barclays is ‘pulling the wool over the eyes of shareholders’ with its commitment to being more environmentally friendly, … Read more
Pension scam victims yesterday gathered outside a Spanish court at the start of a major criminal prosecution of alleged fraudsters accused of fleecing Britons of millions. After the failure by UK authorities to take action, campaigners launched a private prosecution on the Costa Blanca where many of the rogue schemes operate. Victims of the now … Read more