Anti Nuclear

Anti-nuclear campaigners went to Cumbria on June 20th to blockade all three entrances to the plant. Despite numerous trespasses onto the site, no one was actually arrested for trespass. However, there were 44 arrests in total. It is bizarre that although 2000 jobs are being shed from the plant, it doesn’t stop the government giving over £4m to extend the Sellafield (Propaganda) Visitors Centre.

Faslane peace camp celebrated their 12th birthday on 12th June but can’t remember a lot about it! However a week before they managed to stop the trident convoy in Balloch Dunbartonshire for 1 1/2hrs, making it the longest blockade yet. The convoy was on it’s way to Coulport on the Clyde with a cargo of trident warheads. There were 22 arrests for breach, some resisting arrest charges were falsified to justify the use of Quick-cuffs, a new style of handcuff which are quick to slap on and get tighter if you move. Three days later the convoy tried to leave before the camp's Birthday celebrations got under way. It was held up for 20 mins despite campaigners being bleary-eyed, chain-smoking and surrounded by cops. 10 arrests were made. In Sept 93, 38 people were arrested at the Clyde submarine base. A year on, an anniversary action has been called. It takes place on the 19th September, gather at the site from the 17th. It coincides with the arrival of the second Trident submarine at the base. Vegan meals provided, allow £2 a day living expenses. To quote the latest edition of Faslane Focus 'If it's metal and moves, it's a legitimate target. TOTAL IT.' Of course, here at the AU we cannot condone this sort of attitude, but it made us laugh. Contact 01436-820-901