Building Socialist Students in London
Going to campuses with the Socialist newspaper is a great opportunity to talk to students. Even when a stall is not in the busiest place, you can always find people interested in what we’re doing.
Sanctuary housing workers’ strike: experience of a new rep
The London housing maintenance team in Sanctuary Housing is taking strike action on pay and conditions and for union recognition.
Robust response needed to Queen Mary uni attack on right to protest
The University and College Union (UCU) offices at Queen Mary University (QM) were recently broken into by security who forcibly removed UCU posters displaying solidarity with Palestine (see ‘Gaza – Queen Mary uni management orders break-in of union office’).
Pro-cuts, anti-democracy Newham Labour exposed
The pro-austerity Labour administration in Newham is in turmoil, and lashing out under pressure from union, community and anti-war campaigns.
Protesting while parliament descended into chaos
Thousands gathered outside parliament again on 21 Feb, demanding the end to the Israeli state’s brutal offensive on Gaza. Inside, MPs were debating a ceasefire motion from SNP.
Hackney council’s children’s centre cuts consultation shredded
Parents and trade unions shredded the council’s proposals to privatise or close two children’s centres, and change the usage at two others, at Hackney Council’s scrutiny meeting on 19 February.
Protesting against Israel state terror
People of all demographics flooded past towards Hyde Park, noticeably more than the last march. So many were keen to take the ‘End Israeli state terror’ placards I held.
London protest against French interference in Senegal
“France out of Africa!” Senegalese protesters outside the French Embassy in London on 15 February demanded an end to imperialist interference, supported by members of the Socialist Party.
Justice for Oliver Campbell
Oliver Campbell has been fighting to clear his name for 34 years and is back at the Royal Courts of Justice this month where it is expected to be overturned.
Croydon refuses to house disabled family and loses in court!
Croydon Council has spent over £300,000 pursuing a legal case it had already lost in the courts. Ruba Imam uses a wheelchair, and her family has been living in accommodation that Croydon Council deemed unsuitable back 2014.