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I joined the Socialist Party in October, after the Israeli state’s brutal onslaught against the people of Gaza started. I have considered myself to be a socialist since I was a kid, due to other family members’ influence.

Defiance is an inspiring and moving three-part documentary. It focuses on working-class community responses to the racist National Front (NF) in 1970s London and Bradford.

Goldsmiths University has announced mass redundancies which could see more than 130 staff lose their jobs. These cuts will hit departments including English and creative writing, Music, Sociology and arts, which could lead to a staffing reduction of 25% or more.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!