Socialism 2019, London 2-3 November, photo Paul Mattsson

Socialism 2019, London 2-3 November, photo Paul Mattsson   (Click to enlarge: opens in new window)

Amy Sage, Bristol Socialist Party

I joined the Socialist Party two months ago. I’ve been interested in socialism and socialist politics for a number of years.

But I joined when I did because of the general election result. The Conservative Party reelection made me realise that the situation in Britain was likely to get much worse, in terms of austerity and privatisation.

The general election really highlighted the bipartisan nature of British politics. Labour hasn’t always fit with my socialist views. I felt frustrated that I was effectively forced to vote for Labour as it was the only ‘viable’ alternative to more Conservative austerity.

We need an alternative party in Britain, willing to fight against austerity and privatisation – a party that’s actually willing to fight for the working class and make Britain a better place to live. And the Socialist Party fits that.

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