Hackney Library workers on strike to save jobs

Hackney library workers score victory!

19th February 2026 editor 0

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.

London Met protest

Fighting 120 job cuts at London Met uni

11th February 2026 editor 0

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.

Campaigning against cuts at Enfield Council

Enfield people’s budget — ‘the money is there’

11th February 2026 editor 0

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.

Socialist Students lobby Circuit No owners.

‘Circuit No’ – end rip-off laundry charges

11th February 2026 editor 0

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.

Barts Health Unite members visiting Lea Interchange bus strikers picket.

Build solidarity with Lea bus drivers

5th February 2026 editor 0

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.

Youth climate strikes 2019

Waltham Forest Trades Council discusses youth campaigns

5th February 2026 editor 0

‘Young people need youth services’, ‘Youth workers need jobs’, ‘Re-open all closed services’, ‘Young people need a future!’ — Under these headlines, Waltham Forest Trades Council held a public meeting about the dismal prospects facing young people.