EDL
As a football commentator/reporter in a past life, I have always been able to remain impartial during club matches. Unfortunately during England matches my national pride at patriotism boils over and I am ashamed to admit it is not a pretty sight.
Stoke-onTrent EDL Demonstration More Arrests
19 Mar 2010
Detectives from Staffordshire Police have arrested eight more people in connection with crime committed at the English Defence League (EDL) demonstration earlier this year. The arrests have been made as part of ongoing work by officers from the force’s Major Investigation Department to identify those suspected of being responsible for violence and damage during the EDL demonstration on Saturday 23 January. DI Tim Martin is managing a dedicated team responsible for investigating crimes committed
Today I drove past the Mosque in Regent Rd, Hanley. The green dome was glinting in the winter sunshine. It was here a few weeks ago that a former City Councillor Jenny Holdcroft held a demonstration holding up a placard denouncing Islam as being Un English. Another mosque in the City was daubed with paint on the day of the EDL demonstration. The allegation of Ms Holdcroft that Islam is alien is a view shared by many people in the UK.
Here is the latest offering in our 'In Conversation' pieces. Today we managed to catch half an hour out of a very busy day in the life of Stoke-on-Trent's new Chief Executive John Van de Laarschott. As you will be aware if you read this site, I have been very impressed with John.
The BNP And The EDL
04 Feb 2010
The BNP are denying any involvement with the EDL, yet at least 2 BNP councillors from Stoke-on-Trent City Council were present at the EDL rally in Hanley on 23 January On his personal blog, Councillor Mike Barnes writes, [quote]The BNP apparently are denying any involvement or attendance of the English Defence League Rally in Stoke-on-Trent on January 23 2010. Well take a close look at this picture I took and posted on my twitter as it happened.
In our 'In Conversation' General Election Special Series we bring you this 3 part video interview with the Conservative PPC for Stoke-on-Trent North Andy Large. Andy gives us his open and honest views on his chances against stalwart Labour MP Joan Walley. We also hear how, in Andy's opinion, the regeneration of Stoke North is key to the future and the aspirations of the electorate.
In our 'In Conversation' General Election Special Series we bring you this 3 part video interview with Rob Flello MP [Labour]. Rob has served the people of Stoke-on-Trent since 2005. In this Interview he gives us his thoughts on a wide range of subjects like, The EDL, the BNP, The Conservatives and the 2 Independent candidates he is likely to face.
Thursday's Full Council started with a vote of thanks for the Police handling of last weekend's EDL rally. Deputy Leader Brian Ward applauded the Police and Council partnership working arrangements on the build up and the actual day. Many councillors agreed with Cllr Wards sentiments.
Well this week has been a crazy one in terms of my contribution to the site. For those of you who don't run websites, let me tell you it is completely an integrated part of your every day life. Tony and Mike both put a massive amount of effort into keeping Pits and pots going, keeping it fresh and keeping the comments moderated. They have to be on hand 24 hours a day.
We here at PitsnPots are proud to be local "Citizen Journalists" who work hard to bring the exclusive stories to our community. Following the E.D.L protest in Hanley on Saturday 23rd January 2010. We wanted to speak with the leader of the E.D.L, Tommy Robinson so that you could hear from his own mouth just what the E.D.L are all about and what their aims are/were. Listen to the Interview and make up your own mind.
