Newham people’s budget – ‘our campaign is winning’
Buoyed by forcing Newham Labour council to backtrack on attacks on libraries and the reinstatement of a suspended rep, 200 workers and supporters protested outside the council’s budget meetings.
East London fight to save Durning Hall community centre from gentrification
Several years after Newham’s Labour-run council shamefully approved plans that paved the way for the loss of much of the iconic Durning Hall community centre, the building has stood largely dormant.
Hillingdon trade unionists quiz Greens and socialists on cuts
Hillingdon Trades Council organised a preliminary meeting to discuss “Can socialists and the Green Party find common ground to take on Reform and establishment parties in the May council elections”.
Hackney library workers score victory!
Library workers’ determined resistance has pushed back the Hackney Labour council’s proposed cuts to library services. This is another victory for the local community as well as the workforce.
Fighting 120 job cuts at London Met uni
Staff and students at London Metropolitan University have been protesting against the university’s plans to get rid of 120 lecturers and support staff. Staff are angry and prepared to take action.
Enfield people’s budget — ‘the money is there’
Local campaigners are organising a ‘people’s budget’ conference in Enfield, north London. It’s backed by the Socialist Party, the Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition (TUSC), the trade union council, and Your Party supporters in Enfield.
ICE anger echoes all the way to West London
On our Socialist Students campaign stall outside the University of West London on 6 February, loads of people wanted to discuss the protests against ICE in Minnesota in the US.
‘Circuit No’ – end rip-off laundry charges
Circuit Laundry is known for overcharging university students living in halls, and for providing poor service to students. At University of Arts in London (UAL) accommodation, students are charged £4.10 per wash and £2.60 to use the dryer.
Build solidarity with Lea bus drivers
On 6 and 7 February, bus drivers at Lea Interchange garage in east London will be out on strike again against bullying management. Hundreds of workers have stood on the picket lines on the two previous two-day strikes.
Thousands march in London in solidarity with Gaza
On Saturday 31 January, another demonstration marched through London against the ongoing atrocities being committed by the Israeli state and its western backers in Gaza.