by Socialist Party Southern & South East Region | Jun 19, 2020 | Council Cuts, Featured, Southampton
Local authorities in Britain are tasked with meeting local social needs arising from the coronavirus pandemic and its economic consequences. They have never been in a worse position to do so. Already ravaged by over ten years of austerity, they now face even bleaker...
by Socialist Party Southern & South East Region | Feb 18, 2020 | Britain, Featured, Regional, Trade Unions
Paul Couchman, Surrey County Unison (personal capacity) Over 150 delegates registered for the South East regional council meeting of local government union Unison which took place on 8 February. This was the biggest meeting for many years. There was a serious mood and...
by Socialist Party Southern & South East Region | Jan 22, 2020 | Britain, Featured, Regional, Trade Unions
Nick Chaffey, Southampton Socialist Party Boris Johnson says austerity is over. But who believes this pathological liar? As London mayor and Tory MP, Johnson promoted cuts to council services and supported tax cuts for the super-rich. The Tory austerity axe has fallen...
by Socialist Party Southern & South East Region | Nov 27, 2019 | Britain, Featured, Regional, Southampton, Trade Unions
Nick Chaffey, Socialist Party national committee Tory austerity has meant a decade of attacks on the working class. Nowhere has this been felt more sharply than local councils. As the 12 December general election approaches, a bold call by Jeremy Corbyn for Labour...
by Socialist Party Southern & South East Region | Mar 11, 2019 | Britain, Featured, Regional, Southampton, Trade Unions
Defend all council jobs and services How can we build a fighting, democratic UNISON branch in Southampton? Public Meeting Monday 11 March 7.30pm Stop All Council Cuts Speaker: Sue Atkins, Coxford Bi-Election Candidate for Socialist Alternative – Putting People...
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