In August 2018 I took part in an action against fracking at the Preston New Road shale gas site and was appalled at the level of police violence. I watched as 5 Policemen piled on a woman, who was injured, and held her to the ground.

I was there at Greenham in 1982 when the police rode horses at the women blockading the base.

I was there in 1996 when the striking Dockers in Liverpool staged a sit in and occupied the docks. I saw the hoards of riot police pour out of the vans tooling up as they ran, Batons at the ready, gloves on, riot helmets, absolutely intent on doing damage. 

And I watched online last night as police held a young woman to the ground at a peaceful vigil against male violence.

The list goes on and I could go on – cos right now I am in a state of clear cold anger. Some people say that I am too political. Ask me why I protest.

Well I tell you this – were it not for the Suffragettes having protested I would not have the vote. And we had to fight for the rights we currently enjoy as women and lesbians. Rights which are now under threat.

My Granny was a Suffragette – it is in my blood to resist, to speak up, to speak out. I make no apologies.

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Protesting the misreporting of the Lesbian Strength march: a letter to Diva magazine

Our member, Paula Boulton writes to Diva magazine to correct inaccurate reporting

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