Author Archives: Liam Jack

Photo: Mark Mckay

“They had the Arab Spring. This is the UK Autumn…”

In the heart of Sheffield’s historic city centre a circle of tents adorned with anti-establishment slogans and declarations that “We are the 99%” face the busy tram stop on Church Street. Some members of the public stop and take note of the banners. Others pull out their camera phones and take photos. A few start up conversations with the eager, friendly and passionate group of campaigners who keep the camp running. However, many just blank Occupy Sheffield completely, a sense of insular apathy on their faces.