Shrewsbury Pickets, Political Policing and the State

Fantastic news last week when the "Shrewsbury 24" (including Royle family actor Ricky Tomlinson) was cleared at the Court of Appeal. I have a clash on Wednesday but hope to join this event. 

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shrewsbury-pickets-political-policing-and-the-state-tickets-147119766181

"Online meeting to celebrate and learn from the significant victory of the 'Shrewsbury 24' in quashing their almost 50-year-old convictions.

About this Event

On Tuesday 23rd March 2021 the Court of Appeal made the following judgement in the case of our clients Ricky Tomlinson, Arthur Murray and the ‘Shrewsbury 24.’

“It follows that under Ground 1, the convictions of all the appellants are unsafe.

Their appeals are allowed and all the verdicts in relation to them are quashed.” (pt.99)

The convictions of the ‘Shrewsbury 24’ have been quashed. They are unsafe, and they walk from this court – as they have always been - innocent men.

We say they are victims of police corruption, of a political trial, and of a Conservative Government – who at the time were looking to take revenge against the trade union movement.

Join us online on Wednesday 31 March at 6.30pm to analyse and discuss the historical lessons to learn from this courageous struggle.

Speakers:

Ricky Tomlinson (Shrewsbury Picket and jailed Trade Unionist)

John McDonnell (Labour MP)

Dave Smith (Blacklist Support Group)

Piers Marquis and Annabel Timan (Doughty Street Chambers barristers)

In memory of George Floyd and in solidarity with those standing up against racism and injustice

"Last night, Labour authorities all over Britain lit up buildings with purple lights in memory of George Floyd and in solidarity with those standing up against racism and injustice".  hat tip Labour Party tweet

Check out Newham Town Hall, Newham Dockside and Stratford Town Hall (not show in tweet)

Lord Tredegar Pub: ITV filming "Injustice"

This is a bit late and off message but while scurrying from Mile End Station to Roman Road a couple of weeks ago I came across this  filming at the Lord Tredegar Pub in Bow. 

The film series by ITV is called "Injustice".

I use to work around the corner from this pub (Malmesbury Estate Office) and although it has been many, many years since I have been to the pub, I would not disagree with the following positive reviews here and here.