Monthly Archives: April 2008

Youve been framed : interview we did with Austin Mitchell MP

interview we did with Austin Mitchell MP http://web.splashcast.net/web_watch/?code=LEWA4904VU and on Radio4 Here’s a long version of the interview we did with Austin Mitchell MP. We also spoke to Mark Whitaker and to Peter Smythe, who chairs the Metropolitan Police Federation. … Continue reading

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Vote for John Toner as the NUJ Deputy General Secretary

John Toner is an eminent and respected union leader, with experience, integrity, energy and vision, and an enviable record in serving the NUJ and has a proven track record. John has been a member of the NUJ for 27 years, … Continue reading

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Austin Mitchell MP Early Day Motion condemning police action against lawful photography

A Labour MP (Mitchell, Austin) has tabled an Early Day Motion (EDM) in the House of Commons condemning police action against lawful photography in public places. His EDM reads as such: That this House is concerned to encourage the spread … Continue reading

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Photographers lobby parliament over police curbs

Photographers lobby parliament over police curbs :: Press Gazette Labour MP Austin Mitchell is planning to take a delegation of photographers to the Home Office to protest about the growing number of cases in which police officers and others try … Continue reading

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Open letter to Jeremy Dear, General Secretary, National Union of Journalist

Open letter to Jeremy Dear General Secretary National Union of Journalist Hello Jeremy Thank you for your efforts in highlighting our continued difficulties with police, these continue in spite of the guidelines and agreement that we had. The one man … Continue reading

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Solo protest by NUJ chief : British Journal of Photography

Title: Solo protest by NUJ chief Feature: news Date: 2 April 2008 The National Union of Journalists held a one-man protest in an effort to highlight concerns over police harrassment. Olivier Laurent reports   Jeremy Dear, the National Union of … Continue reading

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