
Tearing Down the Palace
The demolition of the Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre destroyed some of the last egalitarian social spaces in central London, including the Palace Bingo Club. We have to understand it as a political act.
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Kieron Monks is a journalist in London with a focus on social issues and political movements. He writes for titles including CNN Digital, The Guardian, Prospect and Middle East Eye.
The demolition of the Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre destroyed some of the last egalitarian social spaces in central London, including the Palace Bingo Club. We have to understand it as a political act.
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