New Croydon and Sutton Socialist Party branch launches
The Croydon and Sutton Socialist Party branch was officially launched at the end of 2023 thanks to the combined efforts of party members across south London throughout the year.
Month: February 2024
Another huge Gaza demo as Britain bombs Middle East
Up to 100,000 people marched on 3 February, from BBC Portland Place to Whitehall, to demonstrate against the Israeli state’s brutal ongoing occupation and bombardment of Gaza.
Starmer disciplines MP Kate Osamor for Gaza genocide stance
In a letter to constituents on Holocaust Memorial Day, London Labour MP Kate Osamor referred to events in Gaza as a genocide and rapidly had the Labour whip suspended by the party.
Selling ‘The Socialist’
Waltham Forest Socialist Party was back at its usual Saturday spot outside Sainsbury’s on the High Street. We wanted to reassure our regulars that we hadn’t vanished!
Dogbrew charlatans
Looking for an explanation for the sudden disappearance of the Brewdog Bar in Brixton, but the local press lambasted Brewdog for the corporate frauds they really are, masquerading as anti-establishment and even progressive.
Campaign to save Hackney children’s centres kicks off with protest
Parents, carers, and the community gathered together outside Sebright Children’s Centre in on 29 January to protest the proposed closures of nurseries by Hackney [Labour] Council.
Enfield Labour Council refuses to hear out Trade Union-led campaigners.
Enfield Trades Council organised a lobby of Labour-controlled Enfield Council on 24 January, calling on councillors to support the demand ‘Gaza ceasefire now!’
Waltham Forest: ‘Escape persecution, only to be evicted’
Friday 26 January was the deadline for 400 asylum seekers to “exit” hotels in Waltham Forest, east London. They were given just eight days’ notice. Local residents and campaigners gave support, including vigils outside the hotels.