The Socialist 10 June 2009

Step up the fight for a new workers’ party

Step up the fight for a new workers' party

A socialist MEP Joe Higgins elected in Ireland

'The best fighter that money can't buy'

STOP PRESS: BNP feel the anger

Youth Fight against Racism

No2EU: a step towards a workers' political voice

Reinstate Rob Williams now! Support Linamar strikers

London Underground: Solidarity with strike over jobs and pay

Glasgow council street cleaners start workers' fightback

Bristol bins strike threat brings new conditions offer

Unison NEC elections bring gains for Socialist Party

Another DWP minister resigns

Engineering construction workers ballot: End 'race to the bottom'

Come to NSSN conference

News in brief

The Masses Arise: The French revolution and today's struggles

European parliament elections 2009: Europe on the edge

General strike in Basque country

Brazil: "Liberty, Socialism and Revolution" is born

CWU conference backs Youth Fight for Jobs campaign

No to cuts at Kings

Liverpool Community College strike

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A socialist MEP Joe Higgins elected in Ireland

"I just heard the news, I was hoping that you would win the MEP seat, I am absolutely delighted, there is some justice in the world. Terrific stuff." Ger, Cork

"First time I ever voted for a socialist candidate and look what happens! You were sadly missed in the Dáil and I am so pleased you are now going to Europe. Give 'em hell." PJ, Dublin

"Just up. An extra pep in my step. Great day to be a socialist." Pat, Sligo

These are just some of the many comments sent to the Irish Socialist Party since Joe Higgins was elected as a member of the European parliament in Dublin, in a massive blow to the Irish political elite.

With over 50,000 first preference votes, Joe beat two sitting MEPs from Fianna Fáil, the ruling party, and Sinn Féin. This victory comes as the result of tireless campaigning on the part of Socialist Party members and supporters and reflects the seething anger at the government and political establishment in Ireland.

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