Category - heathrow

Heathrow opponents want rail hub not third runway

staff writers — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:31:06 +0000

Opponents of the third runway at Heathrow airport, who say the government's expansion plans are an environmental disaster, are putting forward alternative plans for a rail hub there.

Christians join flash mob at Heathrow

staff writers — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:03:17 +0000

Christians from Christian Ecology Link joined a 'flashmob' at London Heathrow over the weekend. Hundreds of campaigners congregated in the Terminal 5 Departures area.

Third Heathrow runway a 'massive step backwards' says Christian Aid

agency reporter — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:58:45 +0000

The Government’s go-ahead for a third runway at Heathrow is a massive step backwards in the battle against climate change that will have repercussions far beyond Britain’s shores, Christian Aid warns today.

Heathrow protest followed by land grab

staff writers — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:34:58 +0000

Campaigners fighting the expansion of London's Heathrow airport have opened a new front today, announcing that they have bought land earmarked for the construction of a third runway.

Christians join climate protest at Heathrow airport

staff writers — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:35:26 +0000

Christians, including Christian Ecology Link, will be amongst those taking part in a 'Climate Rush' at Heathrow airport today.

Airport runway objectors take protest to parliament's roof

staff writers — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:25:40 +0000

Protesters from the campaigning group Plane Stupid have today mounted a hight profile protest against the proposed Heathrow third runway by waving banners from the roof the the parliament building, in a major breach of security.

Direct action may be needed to address climate change

Press Office — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:26:26 +0100

Nonviolent direct action - often criticised for bypassing representative democracy - can have both political and moral legitimacy in the face of inertia over major issues like social injustice and

We need more peaceful troublemakers

Jonathan Bartley — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 23:02:16 +0100

The sixtieth anniversary of India's independence reminds us, says Jonathan Bartley, that the nonviolent activism of Gandhi and the the peaceful and environmental 'awkward squads' point to a more hopeful form of politics and social change.

Heathrow protests, Indian independence and Mahatma Gandhi, BBC Radio 4 Thought for the Day, 15 August 2007

Press Office — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 10:27:31 +0100

Jonathan Bartley looks at the noble tradition of nonviolent civil disobedience includin