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From The Socialist newspaper, 9 February 2011
Demonstrating against cuts in Grimsby
On 29 January, students and workers united in a bid to make their voices heard about the recent cuts brought about by the coalition government.
Across the country demonstrations were held in some of the country's biggest and most vibrant cities including London, Manchester and...Grimsby. Known for its fishing heritage and very little else, Grimsby is perhaps the last place you would expect to find any kind of political activism.
But although the demonstration lacked the numbers in Manchester and London, the group more than made up for this in terms of their spirit and determination.
The 150-strong march, organised by Grimsby Socialist Party members and Youth Fight for Jobs, took place in the town's main shopping area and ended with a rally outside the town hall.
Marchers were invited to take the stand and expressed passionate views about what they are fighting for.
By the time the group reached its destination many more had joined in. The atmosphere surrounding the crowd was electrifying and infectious.
Shoppers stopped to watch and give support, showing that it's not just the student population who are in uproar about the recent cuts.
At the rally, we heard a series of heart-felt and emotional speeches stressing the importance of education and investing in the future. One woman discussed her family's financial difficulties and someone else talked about the problems his younger sister will face with the increase in tuition fees.
The general vibe from the crowd was extremely positive suggesting that future marches in the area will have even more attendees, receive even more press coverage and help to spread the message across North East Lincolnshire.
Emily Clegg
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In The Socialist 9 February 2011:
International socialist news and analysis
Socialist Party NHS campaign
Defend the NHS!: Fight the Con-Dem cuts
The madness of King George cuts
Anti-cuts campaigning
Scottish Anti-Cuts Alliance established
Stop attacks on disabled claimants
Liverpool: Jobs axe must be fought
No to the racist EDL! Unite to fight the cuts
Protesting against all of the cuts
Socialist Party news and analysis
Tommy Sheridan jailing: Political vendetta ends in draconian sentence
TV Review: Posh and Posher Why Public School Boys Run Britain
Socialist Party feature
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Socialist Party youth and students
Young people march for a future
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Police attack 'save EMA' protest in Leeds
Socialist Party workplace news
Unison self-destructs at TSA but unionism stronger than ever
Defending jobs at Leeds council
Ford challenged in legal bid: Pay the Visteon pensioners now!
Arriva Trains Wales - strike called off
Discussing an electoral challenge to service cutters
Socialist Party Marxist analysis
'In reality, Britain is facing a savage economic ice age'
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