‘Boris bike’ wheelchairs – coming to a hospital near you?
If you go to A&E in Kings College Hospital in London and require a wheelchair, you’d best get your credit card out!
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Students protest in solidarity with Palestine
Students at Queen Mary University in East London organised a protest to mark a year of brutal attacks on Palestinians by Israeli state forces. Mihaela Ivanova, Socialist Students activist and Socialist Party member, gave a speech to the protest
Ealing by-elections reflect disillusionment with capitalist politicians
Labour has seriously damaged public opinion of politicians. Nearly half of Labour voters said they expected good things of Keir Starmer, but are disappointed with his government.
Enfield challenges Labour and Tory politicians over cuts
After the Labour landslide, you’d think that things would improve, but in Enfield, the Labour council is closing half the libraries and selling off a dementia day-care centre.
Campaigners tell Labour councillors — ‘save our day centre’
Labour-run Waltham Forest Council is threatening to close the Markhouse Centre, a day centre that has served disabled adults for over 40 years. Socialist Party members joined a protest outside the council.
Massive vote for strike action on London Underground
96% of RMT members on the Underground voted for strike action on an increased turnout. RMT’s membership on there has increased by over 400 since we won an extra £30 million in the last pay round.
Lessons from the fight against the far right
The Socialist Party and its predecessor Militant has a long history of playing a leading role in working class mobilisations to resist attempts by far-right forces to attack and intimidate our communities.
South Acton by-election: Stand up to austerity — vote TUSC!
In South Acton ward, Ealing, David Hofman, a long-standing member of the Socialist Party, is running as a TUSC candidate to fight against Labour austerity.
Oliver Campbell — free after 34 years!
“My fight for justice is finally over. After 34 years, I can start my life as an innocent man.” These were the words of Oliver Campbell after his recent appearance at the Royal Courts of Justice.
Save Enfield libraries and leisure centre from Labour cuts
Enfield was the London borough with the most libraries, 16 in total, but the Labour council, carrying out Tory austerity, has decided to close half.