Giuliette Alexandria, Plymouth Socialist Party
I’ve always been the political one in my family – bringing up social issues at the dinner table, questioning why things are the way they are, and calling out my parents wherever I can. Moving away from home for university made me even more aware of the world around me.
Coming from the chaos of London, to the much quieter streets of Plymouth, I started noticing the political movements shaping my new city. From Palestine solidarity protests, to Socialist Party campaign stalls and marches.
Activism here felt real. People weren’t just frustrated with the system, they were out there trying to change it.
I’ve been campaigning for women’s rights since 2015. But organising my first march in Plymouth in January was a turning point.
At the end of the demo, someone handed me a flyer for a Socialist Party meeting. I’ve always believed in socialist principles – strengthening the working class, fighting capitalist exploitation, ending disability cuts, and standing up for women’s rights.
I knew these struggles existed. But this was my first real step into an organised movement.
That meeting was about women’s rights. From the moment I walked in, I felt like I belonged.
The discussion was powerful, focused on issues that directly affect me and the women around me. These weren’t just people who cared. They were people taking action.
I haven’t looked back. I attend every meeting, help out on stalls, flyers, sell the Socialist. I’ve even joined the book club to learn more about Marxism.
Being part of the Socialist Party isn’t just about activism. It’s about community, knowing that we don’t have to accept things as they are.
Since joining the Socialist Party, I’ve organised another march for International Women’s Day, and my comrades were right there with me – selling the Socialist and marching in solidarity.
Socialism isn’t just an idea, it’s action. And I’m proud to be part of that fight.
