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The Australian
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Australian
'Not welcome': English town protests against JD Vance's holiday
Dozens of activists and locals protested on Tuesday against a visit by US Vice President JD Vance to an idyllic rural region of southwest England, where he is on holiday with family. Around 60 people gathered for the demonstration in the town of Charlbury in the Cotswolds region, carrying signs including "Go Home", "Not Welcome Party" and "Sod Off". UK police and US security detail dotted the usually quiet roads leading to the nearby hamlet where Vance was staying, blocking some roads and footpaths in the countryside region popular with tourists. "The people of the Cotswolds are out here today telling JD Vance that he is not welcome here," Jake Atkinson from the Stop Trump Coalition told AFP at the gathering. Co-organiser Atkinson cited US President Donald Trump's policies including on immigration and the war in Gaza for the local anger. He said the anti-Trump coalition would also turn out against the US president, who is due in the UK for a state visit in September. Earlier in the day, a black van bearing a meme image of Vance edited to look bald and bloated drove past the quaint cottages and winding streets of the town. "We wanted to extend the same welcome that he extended to (Volodymyr) Zelensky from the White House," said 75-year-old Charlbury resident Lou Johnson, referring to the cold reception Vance gave the Ukrainian leader during a press conference in Washington in February. Vance kicked off his British holiday last week by meeting UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, who hosted the American politician in his country retreat in Chevening in Kent, southeast of London. Reports have also said Vance will later visit Scotland, where Trump spent five days at his golf resorts last month. - Heightened security - Residents said they were surprised by the heavy security around Dean, the village where Vance was staying. "If somebody's just in the Cotswolds on holiday, you wouldn't imagine they'd need a 20-car motorcade and all the roads to the entire village," said Phil Ball, 53, a local resident and cameraman. "It's been disruptive and quite a surprise." Victoria Dawson, an artist from nearby Witney, said locals were protesting "against somebody who we think is immoral... somebody who is doing terrific damage around the world along with Trump". "Because JD Vance is here, suddenly roads are closed everywhere, there are police everywhere," she added. "It's not what we expect or accept." Lou Johnson also complained that heightened security had been "invading everywhere" in the rural area he has called home for 50 years. "People think it's just a gentle little village but every now and then we do stand up for what we believe in," said Johnson. vid-aks/jxb
Al Arabiya
3 days ago
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
‘Not welcome': UK town protests JD Vance's family holiday
Dozens of activists and locals protested on Tuesday against a visit by US Vice President JD Vance to an idyllic rural region of southwest England, where he is on holiday with family. Around 60 people gathered for the demonstration in the town of Charlbury in the Cotswolds region, carrying signs including 'Go Home,' 'Not Welcome Party' and 'Sod Off.' UK police and US security detail dotted the usually quiet roads leading to the nearby hamlet where Vance was staying, blocking some roads and footpaths in the countryside region popular with tourists. 'The people of the Cotswolds are out here today telling JD Vance that he is not welcome here,' Jake Atkinson from the Stop Trump Coalition told AFP at the gathering. Co-organizer Atkinson cited US President Donald Trump's policies including on immigration and the war in Gaza for the local anger. He said the anti-Trump coalition would also turn out against the US president, who is due in the UK for a state visit in September. Earlier in the day, a black van bearing a meme image of Vance edited to look bald and bloated drove past the quaint cottages and winding streets of the town. 'We wanted to extend the same welcome that he extended to (Volodymyr) Zelensky from the White House,' said 75-year-old Charlbury resident Lou Johnson, referring to the cold reception Vance gave the Ukrainian leader during a press conference in Washington in February. Vance kicked off his British holiday last week by meeting UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, who hosted the American politician in his country retreat in Chevening in Kent, southeast of London. Reports have also said Vance will later visit Scotland, where Trump spent five days at his golf resorts last month. Heightened security Residents said they were surprised by the heavy security around Dean, the village where Vance was staying. 'If somebody's just in the Cotswolds on holiday, you wouldn't imagine they'd need a 20-car motorcade and all the roads to the entire village,' said Phil Ball, 53, a local resident and cameraman. 'It's been disruptive and quite a surprise.' Victoria Dawson, an artist from nearby Witney, said locals were protesting 'against somebody who we think is immoral... somebody who is doing terrific damage around the world along with Trump.' 'Because JD Vance is here, suddenly roads are closed everywhere, there are police everywhere,' she added. 'It's not what we expect or accept.' Lou Johnson also complained that heightened security had been 'invading everywhere' in the rural area he has called home for 50 years. 'People think it's just a gentle little village but every now and then we do stand up for what we believe in,' said Johnson.
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
JD Vance goes on holiday, gets the great British ‘sod off'
CHARLBURY (United Kingdom), Aug 13 — Dozens of activists and locals protested on Tuesday against a visit by US Vice President JD Vance to an idyllic rural region of southwest England, where he is on holiday with family. Around 60 people gathered for the demonstration in the town of Charlbury in the Cotswolds region, carrying signs including 'Go Home', 'Not Welcome Party' and 'Sod Off'. UK police and US security detail dotted the usually quiet roads leading to the nearby hamlet where Vance was staying, blocking some roads and footpaths in the countryside region popular with tourists. 'The people of the Cotswolds are out here today telling JD Vance that he is not welcome here,' Jake Atkinson from the Stop Trump Coalition told AFP at the gathering. Co-organiser Atkinson cited US President Donald Trump's policies including on immigration and the war in Gaza for the local anger. He said the anti-Trump coalition would also turn out against the US president, who is due in the UK for a state visit in September. Earlier in the day, a black van bearing a meme image of Vance edited to look bald and bloated drove past the quaint cottages and winding streets of the town. 'We wanted to extend the same welcome that he extended to (Volodymyr) Zelensky from the White House,' said 75-year-old Charlbury resident Lou Johnson, referring to the cold reception Vance gave the Ukrainian leader during a press conference in Washington in February. Vance kicked off his British holiday last week by meeting UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, who hosted the American politician in his country retreat in Chevening in Kent, southeast of London. Reports have also said Vance will later visit Scotland, where Trump spent five days at his golf resorts last month. Heightened security Residents said they were surprised by the heavy security around Dean, the village where Vance was staying. 'If somebody's just in the Cotswolds on holiday, you wouldn't imagine they'd need a 20-car motorcade and all the roads to the entire village,' said Phil Ball, 53, a local resident and cameraman. 'It's been disruptive and quite a surprise.' Victoria Dawson, an artist from nearby Witney, said locals were protesting 'against somebody who we think is immoral... somebody who is doing terrific damage around the world along with Trump'. 'Because JD Vance is here, suddenly roads are closed everywhere, there are police everywhere,' she added. 'It's not what we expect or accept.' Lou Johnson also complained that heightened security had been 'invading everywhere' in the rural area he has called home for 50 years. 'People think it's just a gentle little village but every now and then we do stand up for what we believe in,' said Johnson. — AFP
News.com.au
3 days ago
- Politics
- News.com.au
'Not welcome': English town protests against JD Vance's holiday
Dozens of activists and locals protested on Tuesday against a visit by US Vice President JD Vance to an idyllic rural region of southwest England, where he is on holiday with family. Around 60 people gathered for the demonstration in the town of Charlbury in the Cotswolds region, carrying signs including "Go Home", "Not Welcome Party" and "Sod Off". UK police and US security detail dotted the usually quiet roads leading to the nearby hamlet where Vance was staying, blocking some roads and footpaths in the countryside region popular with tourists. "The people of the Cotswolds are out here today telling JD Vance that he is not welcome here," Jake Atkinson from the Stop Trump Coalition told AFP at the gathering. Co-organiser Atkinson cited US President Donald Trump's policies including on immigration and the war in Gaza for the local anger. He said the anti-Trump coalition would also turn out against the US president, who is due in the UK for a state visit in September. Earlier in the day, a black van bearing a meme image of Vance edited to look bald and bloated drove past the quaint cottages and winding streets of the town. "We wanted to extend the same welcome that he extended to (Volodymyr) Zelensky from the White House," said 75-year-old Charlbury resident Lou Johnson, referring to the cold reception Vance gave the Ukrainian leader during a press conference in Washington in February. Vance kicked off his British holiday last week by meeting UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, who hosted the American politician in his country retreat in Chevening in Kent, southeast of London. Reports have also said Vance will later visit Scotland, where Trump spent five days at his golf resorts last month. - Heightened security - Residents said they were surprised by the heavy security around Dean, the village where Vance was staying. "If somebody's just in the Cotswolds on holiday, you wouldn't imagine they'd need a 20-car motorcade and all the roads to the entire village," said Phil Ball, 53, a local resident and cameraman. "It's been disruptive and quite a surprise." Victoria Dawson, an artist from nearby Witney, said locals were protesting "against somebody who we think is immoral... somebody who is doing terrific damage around the world along with Trump". "Because JD Vance is here, suddenly roads are closed everywhere, there are police everywhere," she added. "It's not what we expect or accept." Lou Johnson also complained that heightened security had been "invading everywhere" in the rural area he has called home for 50 years. "People think it's just a gentle little village but every now and then we do stand up for what we believe in," said Johnson.
Business Journals
22-04-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
Human Robot Brewing taking over former Crime and Punishment space
By submitting your information you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and User Agreement . Crime and Punishment Brewing shuttered last week after 10 years in operation in Philadelphia's Brewerytown neighborhood. Human Robot Brewing is taking over the former home of Crime and Punishment Brewing in Brewerytown. The West Kensington brewery closed on its $760,000 purchase of the building at 2711 W. Girard Ave. on Tuesday, Human Robot co-founder Jake Atkinson told the Business Journal. The deal did not include the Crime and Punishment business or any licenses. Human Robot bought the building from Crime and Punishment Brewing owner Mike Paul. The brewery closed on April 15 after 10 years in operation. GET TO KNOW YOUR CITY Find Local Events Near You Connect with a community of local professionals. Explore All Events In the ground-floor space previously home to Crime and Punishment Brewing, Human Robot plans to open a taproom that will operate under the name Human Robot Girard. The location is meant to replace the brewery's Schuylkill Banks location at 2401 Walnut St., which shutters on May 31. Human Robot subleases that space from Montreal-style bagel maker Spread Bagelry, which decided not to renew its lease in the building after it expires next month. Atkinson said the turnkey nature of the space will allow Human Robot to get the taproom up and running as quickly as possible. The brewery is keeping all of Crime and Punishment's furniture and fixtures, except for the brewing equipment in the back room, which will be converted into another seating area for customers. The location will also offer outdoor seating. All three staff members from Crime and Punishment have been offered positions at Human Robot Girard, according to Atkinson. The brewery will also relocate its two employees from Human Robot Schuylkill Banks to the Brewerytown outpost. expand Human Robot Brewing opened in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood in 2020. Ryan Sharrow / Philadelphia Business Journal The interior of the space, Atkinson said, will remain largely the same as it looked during its Crime and Punishment days. "We're not going to change much," he said. "It's not like they didn't do well there. The neighborhood loved them." Human Robot Girard will offer a limited food menu curated by Rich "Poe" Tamaccio, who runs Poe's Sandwich Joint at the brewery's flagship location at 1710 N. 5th St. in West Kensington, which opened in 2020. It will serve the same beers that it offers at its other taprooms. Atkinson said the brewery also hopes to work with Crime and Punishment Brewing's Paul to make new beers for the taproom in the future. "We really want to honor the tradition of that space and what he's already done in the community and not just come in and change everything up," Atkinson said. The three-story, 3,700-square-foot Brewerytown building also has one vacant apartment on each of the top two levels. Atkinson said Human Robot plans to refurbish the two apartments and put them up for rent by August. This will be Human Robot's second new taproom in the works. The brewery also plans to open a tasting room at 12 W. Mechanic St. in New Hope. Atkinson said the group is shooting for a July 1 opening date for that location. In addition to its West Kensington brewery, Human Robot also operates taprooms at 1646-1648 S. 12th St. in South Philadelphia and in the suburbs at 208-210 York Road in Jenkintown. Those locations opened in 2023 and 2022, respectively. Sign up here for the Philadelphia Business Journal's free newsletters, and download our free app for breaking news alerts.
