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Defiant Derry Councillor Shaun Harkin Charged for Protesting against Israel's Genocide in Gaza

People Before Profit condemn charge against Derry Councillor Shaun Harkin for protest against Israel’s genocide in Gaza. Says Cllr Harkin will not accept caution.

31 Jul 2025

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Passed! Derry City & Strabane Council Supports the Legal Challenge to the Proscription of Palestine Action

Harkin's successful motion shows Derry City & Strabane Council opposes UK government's attacks on Palestine protest and Palestine Action specifically.

25 Jul 2025

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Harkin: Stop Stealth Privatisation of Ambulance Service

Executive parties handed out almost £50m in public money to private ambulance companies over the last five years. Cllr Shaun Harkin is proposing a motion for Derry City and Strabane District Council to call on Stormont to stop the stealth privatisation of ambulance service.

21 Jul 2025

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Independent Environmental Protection Agency needed to prevent another Mobuoy-scale disaster - Gerry Carroll MLA

Mobuoy Dump is a health hazard, eyesore, and an enviromental timebomb, but says Cllr Shaun Harkin '...it's the capitalist way,' adding 'The Mobuoy dump ruling is a wake-up call for urgent action to protect our environment and on the need to hold government and polluters to account.'

9 Jun 2025

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Derry Housing Action Committee March and Rally 1pm Saturday June 14

The newly formed Derry Housing Action Committee has organised a 'Housing is a Right! March and Rally for 1pm on Saturday June 14th backed by Derry Trades Union Council, UNITE, Unison and NIPSA. Event link: https://facebook.com/events/s/march-and-rally-housing-is-a-r/710756291323512/

5 Jun 2025

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Colm Bryce RIP 2025

Colm Bryce was key socialist in Derry, active across Ireland, England, Scotland, and Australia. A passionate gifted activist and founding member of the Socialist Environmentalist Alliance, which built People Before Profit, Colm's exemplary political commitment and comradeship will be deeply missed.

15 Apr 2025

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Anti Fascist Rally in Belfast Thursday

United Against Racism is organising this public anti-fascism rally. 7pm Thursday 20 March at Casement Park.

19 Mar 2025

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Every Labour Election Pledge A Lie

People Before Profit Councillor Shaun Harkin hits out at plans by the British Government to slash disability benefits.

14 Mar 2025

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No to Trump's Seizure of Palestine - Boycott White House on St Patrick's Day

Cllr. Harkin: 'Going to the White House last March made absolutely no difference to US support for the Gaza genocide. Biden paid no heed to Irish representatives and Trump will be no different. This is simply about legitimising Trump.'

12 Feb 2025