I have reproduced a list of meetings and marches in London published in Jon's blog, as you can see there is a lot going on and the resistance is being stepped up. The big event will of course be on the 26 March when we should all be marching in London.
Newham Stop the Cuts campaign march (hat tip MJ)Monday 28th February 20115:00pm to 7:30pm
No to ConDem Cuts in CamdenMonday 28th February 20115:30pm to 7:30pm
Lobby Croydon Council - Stop the CutsMonday 28th February 20115:30pm to 7:30pm
Brent Fightback! Lobby Brent CouncilMonday 28th February 20116:00pm to 8:00pm
A hat tip to the Labour Representation Committee for collating and disseminating this information – the LRC leaflet on what Councillors should do is available online - http://www.l-r-c.org.uk/files/Councilcutsflyer_Feb11.pdf
Monday, 28 February 2011
Sunday, 27 February 2011
Operation Greek vote
The work has started on the project to ensure that those who are eligible to vote in the Greek community do so. Operation Greek vote will concentrate on encouraging and supporting those who live in the Greater London area first to get their details on the register. The estimate is that there are 300,000 people/citizens in the London area who consider themselves to be members of the community. Most are to be found in 10 Boroughs and 27 constituencies. Barnet has the highest concentration followed by Enfield and then Harringey.
I recently wrote about the need and the importance of registering to vote at elections and explained what the system is. Akis from Barnet has contacted me saying that whilst the information I gave out was correct I did not clarify that there is a distinction between citizens of the Republic of Cyprus and Greece. The difference is that all citizens of the Republic of Cyprus can register and vote at all elections whereas Greek citizens may only vote at local government elections. I publish the government guidance below for the sake of clarification. My thanks to Akis....
'.. British, Irish and qualifying citizens of Commonwealth countries (including Cyprus and Malta) can vote at all elections. Citizens of other EU member states resident in the UK can vote in local government elections but cannot vote in UK Parliamentary elections.Those resident in Scotland or Wales may also vote in Scottish Parliamentary or National Assembly for Wales elections.
Ελληνική μετάφραση, τα άτομα με διαβατήρια Βρετανικά, ιρλανδικά και τυγχάνουν va eivai πολίτες των χωρών μελών της Κοινοπολιτείας (συμπεριλαμβανομένων Κύπρος και Μάλτα), μπορούν να ψηφίσουν σε όλες τις εκλογές. Οι πολίτες των άλλων κρατών-μελών της ΕΕ που κατοικούν στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο, μπορούν να ψηφίσουν στις δημοτικές εκλογές, αλλά δεν μπορούν να ψηφίσουν στις βρετανικές βουλευτικές εκλογές. Εκείνοι που κατοικούν στη Σκωτία ή την Ουαλία μπορούν επίσης να
I recently wrote about the need and the importance of registering to vote at elections and explained what the system is. Akis from Barnet has contacted me saying that whilst the information I gave out was correct I did not clarify that there is a distinction between citizens of the Republic of Cyprus and Greece. The difference is that all citizens of the Republic of Cyprus can register and vote at all elections whereas Greek citizens may only vote at local government elections. I publish the government guidance below for the sake of clarification. My thanks to Akis....
'.. British, Irish and qualifying citizens of Commonwealth countries (including Cyprus and Malta) can vote at all elections. Citizens of other EU member states resident in the UK can vote in local government elections but cannot vote in UK Parliamentary elections.Those resident in Scotland or Wales may also vote in Scottish Parliamentary or National Assembly for Wales elections.
Ελληνική μετάφραση, τα άτομα με διαβατήρια Βρετανικά, ιρλανδικά και τυγχάνουν va eivai πολίτες των χωρών μελών της Κοινοπολιτείας (συμπεριλαμβανομένων Κύπρος και Μάλτα), μπορούν να ψηφίσουν σε όλες τις εκλογές. Οι πολίτες των άλλων κρατών-μελών της ΕΕ που κατοικούν στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο, μπορούν να ψηφίσουν στις δημοτικές εκλογές, αλλά δεν μπορούν να ψηφίσουν στις βρετανικές βουλευτικές εκλογές. Εκείνοι που κατοικούν στη Σκωτία ή την Ουαλία μπορούν επίσης να
Time for the Iraqi Government to listen
Massive demonstrations will take place across Iraq tomorrow calling for jobs, basic services, an end to corruption and respect for workers' rights. TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber sent his message of solidarity to the General Federation of Iraq Workers who are backing the protests
http://www.tuc.org.uk/international/tuc-19212-f0.cfm
http://www.tuc.org.uk/international/tuc-19212-f0.cfm
Saturday, 26 February 2011
News release from Lambeth Unison
Yesterday's lobby of the CouncilUNISON members yesterday participated in a peaceful and orderly occupation of the Council chamber which made an effective statement of the level of local opposition to the cuts being imposed upon the borough by the Tory-led Coalition Government. Here are some links to media reports about the event;Coverage in Guardian http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2011/feb/23/protesters-occupy-lambeth-hall-cutsBBC Coverage http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-12564264Standard Coverage http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23926171-angry-clashes-force-lambeth-to-pass-budget-cuts-in-private.doAnd from the Save Our Services website http://lambethsaveourservices.org/2011/02/24/hundreds-protest-council-budget-and-storm-the-council-chamber/
Stop the slaughter in Libya, says TUC
TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber has today written to Foreign Secretary William Hague urging him to step up the pressure on the Libyan regime to immediately end the atrocities against demonstrators, and bring those responsible to justice.http://www.tuc.org.uk/international/tuc-19195-f0.cfm
Climate Week: 21 - 27 March 2011; Guidance from Green Workplaces Network
A new national occasion is set to enter the annual calendar this year with the launch of the first ever UK climate week from 21 - 27 March. Union branches can join thousands of organisations across the public and private sector showing what can be done to combat climate change. The week long campaign offers the chance for reps to offer powerful examples of union green activity and has the potential to encourage thousands more to follow in their footsteps.http://www.tuc.org.uk/workplace/tuc-19199-f0.cfm
Labour Market Report: Number 12 February 2011
Twelfth edition of the TUC's brief report on the state of the labour market, using the latest data from the Office for National Statistics.
http://www.tuc.org.uk/economy/tuc-19194-f0.cfm
http://www.tuc.org.uk/economy/tuc-19194-f0.cfm
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