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“Standing up to the EVF was the right thing to do”

Posted on July 29, 2013 by insidecroydon

DAVID WHITE took to the streets of Croydon on Saturday to make a stand against the EVF When racist or fascist groups take to the streets, should we ignore them or demonstrate against them? This dilemma faced multi-racial Croydon when … Continue reading →

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Trafficking charity reports 60% fall in Croydon brothels

Posted on September 28, 2012 by insidecroydon

There has been a 60 per cent reduction in the number of brothels, “massage parlours” and other “dubious establishments” in Croydon since the start of an anti-trafficking campaign in the borough six years ago, according to a local action group. … Continue reading →

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Croydon, 21st century slavery and the sex trade

Posted on October 29, 2011 by insidecroydon

Did you think slavery had been abolished nearly 200 years ago? Not in Croydon it hasn’t. When you read a magazine article like the one we found in The Observer a couple of weeks ago, you cannot fail but be … Continue reading →

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UK Uncut comes to Croydon to protest against tax dodgers

Posted on July 30, 2011 by insidecroydon

UK Uncut has chosen a sunny Saturday afternoon to take to the streets of Croydon to protest against cuts by the government and our council, while tax dodgers are being given an easy ride. TopShop, Vodafone and the town centre … Continue reading →

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