Cornwall’s Kill the Bill movement held its most recent protest on 13 June. And it coincided with the G7 summit’s presence in the county. Kill the Bill and the G7 collide As part of the […]
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What you need to know about Resist G7’s international rebellion today
On 12 June 2021, the second day of the G7 summit is taking place in Cornwall where leaders from the world’s richest countries will be meeting. Among those protesting against this meeting today is Resist […]
A brief history of international resistance to the G7
The G7 summit has attracted protests for decades. In 1991, for example, activist Bruno Manser used the event to highlight rainforest destruction in Sarawak, Borneo. But the rise of the anti-globalisation movement during the late […]
Union leaders call for firm G7 action against the climate crisis
Union leaders have joined other campaigners to demand firm climate-action commitments from the G7. This comes ahead of its summit in Cornwall between 11 and 13 June. An open letter, which trade unionist network The […]
The G7 represents ‘the interests of the world’s richest countries at the expense of the rest’
The UK will host the G7 summit in Cornwall from 11 to 13 June. And on Saturday 12 June, one group of campaigners will be highlighting how the G7 represents “the interests of the world’s […]
Let’s talk about the G7’s key role in the global arms trade ahead of this week’s summit
The UK is due to host the G7 summit in Cornwall from 11 to 13 June. Representatives from other G7 nations – France, Germany, Italy, Canada, the US, and Japan – will be attending. But […]
It’s G7 summit leaders who’ll cause huge disruption for Cornish communities, not protesters
Between 11 and 13 June, the UK will host the G7 global summit in Carbis Bay, Cornwall. Since the announcement of the venue, Resist G7 (RG7), a coalition of local, national, and international groups, has […]
British Kashmiris to protest Indian leader Narendra Modi’s G7 attendance
At 11am on Friday 16 April, a demonstration will take place at the Indian Consulate in Birmingham. British Kashmiris say violence against Kashmir has increased under current Indian leader Narendra Modi; and they oppose his invitation […]