Josh Asker, Southampton Socialist Party Hundreds of parents and their children marched through Southampton on 27 May. They were joined by teaching assistants,teachers, school governors and headteachers from across the city. Called by ‘Fair Funding for All Schools‘, the protest united the forces of parents with the major education unions. Parents spoke passionately about the […]
Editorial of the Socialist, issue 951 The closing of the opinion polls, even after the horrific Manchester bombing, has confounded all wings of the capitalist establishment. The Blairites in Labour are a key part of this coalition and they are just as terrified of the prospect of Jeremy Corbyn being declared prime minister on 9 […]
The Socialist Party hosted so far the only pro-Corbyn election rally in Southampton following a protest against education cuts on 27 May. Here it was discussed exactly what measures Corbyn needs to take to win and then to put his manifesto into action. Speakers included Mick Tosh, RMT Wessex regional organiser, Sarah Wrack, editor of […]
Editorial of the Socialist, issue 948 The results of the 4 May county council and metro mayor elections will have disappointed many supporters of Jeremy Corbyn. They must act to sound the alarm – Jeremy Corbyn can win this election but only with a bold, mass campaign. There is no room for hesitation or compromise […]
A TUSC statement The Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition (TUSC) has 78 candidates standing in the Thursday 4th May local council elections, contesting seats across 24 local authorities in England, Scotland and Wales. TUSC is also standing in two of the mayoral elections taking place on May 4th, with the former Unison national executive member […]