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Press release - Anti-Capitalists publish map of targets in the West End



Anti-Capitalists are targeting the rich in the West End of London in the

run-up to the G8 Summit next month. PRESS RELEASEAnti-Capitalists are targeting the rich in the West End of London in therun-up to the G8 Summit next month.



Friday (May 10), protest group Stop G8 published a detailed map (available

at

capitalist London, showing what it says are the hidden places of power in

the West End.[1]



The news comes as Home Secretary, Theresa May is said to be in favour of

the use of water cannons for the first time on mainland UK, fearing that

"thousands of anarchists" are converging on Britain ahead of the summit.

[2]



The targets for anti-capitalist demonstrators include everything from

banks to arms manufacturers, energy, PR and security firms.



Courts and police stations are also marked on the map as are 'Dens of the

Rich' such as Claridge's, Annabel's and Boodle's private club. Buckingham

Palace also appears, being described as the hideout of the infamous

Windsor family.



Stop G8 is behind calls for a week of actions in London from June 10 to

June 14 just before the G8 Summit itself in County Fermanagh.



Its website at network23.org/stopg8 lists protests planned for most days

that week, but the main focus is on a Carnival Against Capitalism on

Tuesday June 11, which is being dubbed #J11.



Describing #J11, Stop G8 says:



"Traditionally, carnival is the time where the people take over the

streets, the bosses run and hide, and the world gets turned upside down.

It is a time to celebrate our resistance and our dreams, to bring music

and colour to the streets. And also to show our strength and our anger."



"The powerful feel safe in London so long as they go unchallenged. But the

people looting our planet have names and addresses. On #J11 we will party

in the streets, point out the hiding places of power, and take back the

heart of our city for a day. Our streets. Our world."



Although the G8 Summit is being held in Northern Ireland, and some groups

will be protesting near the venue, the UK anti-capitalists have chosen to

focus on London in the days leading up to the showcase international

event.

The Stop G8 group explains it is targeting the capital because it is at

the heart of global capitalism and one of the main hubs of a worldwide

system of money and power.



It adds: "Deals made here build factories in Asia, burn down forests in

South America, and start wars in Africa.



"For billionaires, dictators, and other parasites, London is a safe place

to hide out, launder money, and go shopping. These people are not

untouchable. They are right here on our doorstep, and they have names and

addresses."[3]



[1] https://network23.org/stopg8/files/2013/05/citymap_g8_webposter.jpg

[2]

http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/397113/Water-cannons-on-standby-for-summer-riots

[3] https://network23.org/stopg8/j11-carnival-against-capitalism/



ENDS



Stop G8 website: network23.org/stopg8/

Email: stopg8media@riseup.net



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StopG8 is a network of individuals. Although individual group members

might discuss their views and politics with journalists, there are no

official spokespersons, and no-one represents the group. For this reason,

StopG8 cannot give live interviews. However, we can respond by writing, if

you send your questions to

might not be able to get back to you immediately. As finance ministers were heading to the capital for advance talks onFriday (May 10), protest group Stop G8 published a detailed map (availableat https://network23.org/stopg8/files/2013/05/citymap_g8_webposter.jpg ofcapitalist London, showing what it says are the hidden places of power inthe West End.[1]The news comes as Home Secretary, Theresa May is said to be in favour ofthe use of water cannons for the first time on mainland UK, fearing that"thousands of anarchists" are converging on Britain ahead of the summit.[2]The targets for anti-capitalist demonstrators include everything frombanks to arms manufacturers, energy, PR and security firms.Courts and police stations are also marked on the map as are 'Dens of theRich' such as Claridge's, Annabel's and Boodle's private club. BuckinghamPalace also appears, being described as the hideout of the infamousWindsor family.Stop G8 is behind calls for a week of actions in London from June 10 toJune 14 just before the G8 Summit itself in County Fermanagh.Its website at network23.org/stopg8 lists protests planned for most daysthat week, but the main focus is on a Carnival Against Capitalism onTuesday June 11, which is being dubbed #J11.Describing #J11, Stop G8 says:"Traditionally, carnival is the time where the people take over thestreets, the bosses run and hide, and the world gets turned upside down.It is a time to celebrate our resistance and our dreams, to bring musicand colour to the streets. And also to show our strength and our anger.""The powerful feel safe in London so long as they go unchallenged. But thepeople looting our planet have names and addresses. On #J11 we will partyin the streets, point out the hiding places of power, and take back theheart of our city for a day. Our streets. Our world."Although the G8 Summit is being held in Northern Ireland, and some groupswill be protesting near the venue, the UK anti-capitalists have chosen tofocus on London in the days leading up to the showcase internationalevent.The Stop G8 group explains it is targeting the capital because it is atthe heart of global capitalism and one of the main hubs of a worldwidesystem of money and power.It adds: "Deals made here build factories in Asia, burn down forests inSouth America, and start wars in Africa."For billionaires, dictators, and other parasites, London is a safe placeto hide out, launder money, and go shopping. These people are notuntouchable. They are right here on our doorstep, and they have names andaddresses."[3][1][2][3]ENDSStop G8 website: network23.org/stopg8/Email:MEDIA POLICYStopG8 is a network of individuals. Although individual group membersmight discuss their views and politics with journalists, there are noofficial spokespersons, and no-one represents the group. For this reason,StopG8 cannot give live interviews. However, we can respond by writing, ifyou send your questions to stopg8media@riseup.net . Please note that wemight not be able to get back to you immediately. Stop G8

