Link to this page: http://www.socialistparty.org.uk/issue/696/13270
From The Socialist newspaper, 30 November 2011
A message from Tommy Sheridan
Tommy Sheridan, class fighter and socialist ex-Member of the Scottish Parliament, sent this message of solidarity to be read out to the Socialism 2011 rally on 5 November. Unfortunately the letter only arrived after the rally but we are proud to publish Tommy's letter.
Throughout my incarceration I have been supported and encouraged by kind letters from Socialist Party members all across Britain and indeed the world. Every one of them is very much appreciated.
This rally is vital in the long but necessary march to forge left unity of action and purpose around a socialist alternative to the current slash and burn policies of the Con-Dem millionaires and charlatans who wish to hold ordinary people responsible for the crimes of the bankers, chief executives and their political lackeys in Westminster.
Their collective greed and desire to usurp society's resources with obscene salaries and pensions has robbed the public purse. There is no alternative to resistance to their savage cuts programme and the dishonest and disgraceful mantra of 'we're all in this together'.
Socialist ideas and policies around genuine public ownership of our resources and real and meaningful redistribution of wealth and power are needed more than ever. A whole new generation is there to be won to the cause of justice and equality, the cornerstones of socialism.
Now is the time to proclaim our belief in socialism louder than ever. Standing tall and firm for what we believe is the order of the day. To borrow from the wise words of the great black freedom fighter Malcolm X: "If you don't believe in something you might just fall for anything".
Believe in the inherent goodness within humanity, our ability to cooperate, combine and stand together in human solidarity. Believe in socialism.
In solidarity, Tommy Sheridan."
Write to Tommy at 32057, HMP Castle Huntly, Longforgan DD2 5HL
Why not click here to join the Socialist Party, or click here to donate to the Socialist Party.
In The Socialist 30 November 2011:
Socialist Party news and analysis
30 November shows... We can win!
Con-Dems' autumn statement: 'pain now, pain tomorrow and more pain for longer'
The Tory solution to pensioner poverty?
International socialist news and analysis
Egypt: Millions cast their votes in the first post-Mubarak elections
Kazakhstan: Demand Georgii Epshtein's release!
Socialist Party feature
Socialist Party reports and campaigns
Brighton Greens fail to fight the cuts
'Not guilty' - support for Cardiff activists
Stoke Socialist Party's public meeting success
Leeds Against Cuts: defiant mood to fight 'daylight robbery'
London trade unionists support electoral opposition to cuts
Socialist Party workplace news
Construction workers defend the JIB
Electricians occupy building company HQ
Usdaw: Fighting against the policies of 'social partnership'
The Socialist, reviews & comments
Why I joined the Socialist Party
Home | The Socialist 30 November 2011 | Join the Socialist Party
Join us today!
Printable version
email to friend
