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.
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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.
“Sunak, Starmer, shame on you” – still protesting against war
Despite 15 weeks of war and protest, the mood was determined and angry. Hundreds marched on Camden Council on 20 January. “What do we want? Ceasefire! When do we want it? Now!”, was chanted.
Barts strike: ‘Bosses better step up’!
Unite members, workers in portering, cleaning, catering and other ‘soft services’ across five East London hospitals, plus members working for Synergy (a company providing linen services), plan to strike from 29 Jan to 9 Feb.
Enfield unions back workers’ candidates against pro-war politicians
Enfield Trades Council condemns the Israeli state’s criminal collective punishment of the Palestinians in Gaza, including cutting off water, food, power supplies and medicines.