The Socialist 29 February 2012 We won't work for free!  Working class needs real political opposition to Con-Dem millionaires A4e: workfare vultures in crisis 'We want jobs - not slave labour!' Interview with a jobcentre worker Solidarity with Occupy London protesters Unison leadership found guilty of "unjustifiable discipline" against four Socialist Party activists Sun launch can't hide corrupt practices Why I'm standing for the Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition in the London Assembly election Student walkout - build mass action Kirklees Sure Start children centres Voluntary sector cuts expose Big Society lies Stop North East NHS childcare cuts Sheffield housing - failed by privatisation The battle against internet censorship May Day Greetings in the Socialist Iran: Tensions with the US and its allies are ratcheted-up Europe - Young people fight ACTA 'Priceless victory' of sparks against the Dirty Seven Continuing the pensions battle: PCS consultative ballot Continuing the pensions battle - Universities Three-year pay freeze hits hard |
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Home | The Socialist 29 February 2012 | Join the Socialist Party Campaign news in briefTruth of 'English Riviera'A Torbay Citizens Advice Bureau report has exposed the conditions under which local workers have to exist in the main conurbation of the 'English Riviera'. Torbay has the highest level of personal bankruptcies in the country with the third lowest wages as workers experience rising unemployment, inflation and wage cuts. Five of the 15 wards in this unitary authority have child poverty rates above 20% according to the End Child Poverty website, with one ward, Watcombe, topping 37%. The bosses want to keep these facts under cover so they can continue making profits out of low wages and renting out property. But there is increasing interest in socialist ideas in South Devon. Socialist Party members are taking steps to expose the reality of living in Torbay. Sean Brogan, South Devon Socialist PartyWinchester protestsWinchester saw two noisy demonstrations on 23 February. Socialist Students 'welcomed' Tory schools minister Nick Gibb to the university with placards, whistles, party poppers and some awkward questions. Outrageously, Gibb has said he'd rather see an Oxbridge graduate with no teaching qualifications at a school than a qualified teacher from a 'rubbish' university. Socialist Party members and trade unionists also lobbied the council, with whistles, banners, drums and chants, against savage and unnecessary cuts to public services outlined in its latest budget. Prudence Caric, Hampshire Socialist PartyNorthamptonshire cutsOn 23 February, Northamptonshire county council voted to cut £28 million from its budget. This will mean almost 300 job losses, increased charges for adult social care, £500,000 cut from children centres and, despite election pledges, funding cuts for Police Community Support Officers. The council's own consultation has shown mass opposition to the cuts, and support was given to the protest outside the council meeting by council workers and the general public. Nick Doyle, Northampton Socialist PartySouth East day school26 people attended the South East Socialist Party's day school in February. Discussions included Marxist economics, the role of the state and the Marxist view of history, as well developing the party's work in the region. Jon RedfordIn this issue Fighting workfare
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