Support for anti-war, anti-cuts, socialist election stand
The desire for an alternative to the pro-war parties is also reflected in the fact that many people signed our petitions calling for anti-war candidates.
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Barnet Unison members push back Labour council strike-breakers
Barnet Unison has launched further strike action by its members working as mental health social workers. Outrageously, the Labour-controlled council intended to use agency labour in a strike-breaking move.
Anger at Sunak and Starmer on London Gaza demo
The UN Security Council has voted in favour of an immediate ceasefire, but the Israeli state’s attacks on Gaza continue. Thousands attended a protest again in central London on 30 March.
Thames Water crisis: We need socialist nationalisation
The crisis-ridden saga of Thames Water continues. Recent news suggests that a promised £3 billion of further investment into the company may be withheld, threatening the possibility that it will be unable to continue operating.
End the cost-of-living nightmare
London is falling apart at the seams. 32% of us are living in mouldy homes. Almost ¼ of us are living in poverty. We commute on a crumbling tube network and many of us struggle to get by.
My first months in the Socialist Party have been brilliant
When I moved to London, I knew that in some way I wanted to expand my knowledge about socialism – how should it work and is it even possible. I didn’t expect that a few months later, I would be so much into that.
East London International Women’s Day meeting.
The East London Socialist Party public meeting on ‘How we fight the backlash against women’s rights, put an end to sexism, misogyny and oppression’ was inspiring. There were over 50 attendees, the big majority women.
Council housing neglect – I’m standing for TUSC to fight back
My mum and I live in a council flat in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire – owned by Enfield Council. With a hole in the roof and awful damp, mould is out of control. We are lucky the building hasn’t partially collapsed!
Diane Abbott: Hackney protests against racism
There was massive support for Diane Abbott at a rally in Hackney on Friday 15 March, following disgusting, racist, misogynistic comments about her made by Tory business donor Frank Hester.
London elections – fight for a working-class socialist alternative
There’s a palpable feeling when you talk to ordinary Londoners that this expensive city is falling apart. A recent survey found a majority feel the city is getting worse. From housing to health, it’s letting people down.