Following the nationwide series of protests on 16 March, a further fifty protests are taking place on Saturday 30 March throughout Britain against the Bedroom Tax. to send a further message to the Tory-led government that we’re united in opposition to this cruel, unworkable and counter-productive attack on poor and vulnerable people. These events are open to everyone, and organisers include people from 8 political parties, five Trade Unions, and a host of tenants’ organisations. If you wish to attend any one of these events, please click the event details in the (blue writing in the brackets) of whichever event. This will take you through to a sign up page where you can see who else is attending. You can also view and download the protest poster, and chat with your fellow protesters. If your location is not on this list but you would like it to be then email Dr Dr Éoin Clarke of Labour Left on BedroomTax@Hotmail.Com and he promises that they will try to make it happen.
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Join the protests against the ‘Bedroom Tax’
This weekend, Saturday 16 March, over 50 protests are taking place (mostly at 1pm) throughout Britain against the Bedroom Tax, to send a clear and unequivocal message to David Cameron that we’re united in opposition to this cruel, unworkable and counter-productive attack on poor and vulnerable people.
The majority of the protests have been organised by Labour Left with others involving the SNP, Greens and SWP together with various Trades Councils and Trade Unions. Labour Left acknowledges and thanks all parties for maintaining a broad united front on the Bedroom Tax issue. Details are given below, together with a small number of similar protests on other dates. Clink on links for more information, or email BedroomTax@Hotmail.com if you cannot find information. Continue reading
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