Isai Marijerla, Socialist Party treasurer
Socialism 2022 was a brilliant event (see ‘Socialism 2022: vital preparation for the new era of class struggle’ at socialistparty.org.uk). It brought together hundreds of socialists, activists and campaigners to discuss and debate socialist ideas that are needed to end crisis-driven capitalism.
One highlight was the marvellous financial appeal at the main Saturday rally. £36,689 was pledged on the night, smashing our £25,000 target.
Since then we have had more. £39,921 is currently the total pledged for the appeal. And £26,131 of that has already been paid in. Pledges are due to be paid by the end of December.
The Socialism financial appeal, along with donations we receive out campaigning and through fundraising, mean that this quarter we have already raised £32,781. And it’s not the end of the quarter yet.
The Socialist Party and our members are out every week, in all weathers, raising socialist ideas (see opposite). The conversations and donations we receive on this campaign activity show the huge support for workers striking for a pay rise, and defending their terms and conditions.
We thank everyone for your donations to take the class struggle forward, and to fight for socialism. Donations will be used to produce leaflets, posters and petitions for the growing strike wave.
The Socialist Party is part of an international socialist organisation. A third of the appeal will be used to support the Committee for a Workers’ International (CWI).
There isn’t a single country across the globe that’s immune to the crisis of capitalism. Workers, youth and the poor masses are facing an increase in the cost of living.
We see mass movements in several countries. Now, more than ever, socialism is needed. The Socialist Party and CWI will fight for those ideas.
