Occupy Bradford on the edge

The occupation of Bradford faces the threat of eviction. Solidarity is called for as celebrations of a week of occupation begin...

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At 1pm on Friday the 28th of October, a small but determined band set up camp in Centenary Square, the social hub of Bradford's town centre. They camped out in the freezing cold and rain, in solidarity with the occupations happening all across the globe, and in disgust at the system which grinds the majority into ever more despair. 

A week later and the council have rushed through a possession order through the court. Amazingly they have popped an eviction order through as well, though at present the occupation has not received the order. This is allegedly due to the intervention of Marsha Singh MP's office. The Labourites in the council presumably think it would look bad if a peaceful camp that is highlighting the horror of the Con-Dem cuts were to be forcibly dismantled.

So, the camp continues with the threat of the ballifs arrival at any moment. The spirits are high as a birthday celebration of music is set to wash away the dubious clouds of council crap. The Art Farmers, Serious Sam Barrett and Gerrard Bell-Fife among others will be making appearances.

The occupation is calling for all support possible, by coming down or by contacting your elected representatives, councillors, MPs, deities etc...

Solidarity