Mike Davis on why supporters of an alternative economic model need to demonstrate solidarity with the new anti-austerity Syriza government. Solidarity is vital. Ways you can help are set out below

‘The most left wing government elected in Europe since the Second World War’ is a hard tag for Syriza to live up to. This was undoubtedly an historic victory. Expectations of the people will be high for the new Syriza government in Greece. Elected on a landslide vote, gaining 149 seats—two short of an absolute majority and almost 36% of the poll Syriza, led by the 40 year old Alexis Tsipras, has grown from small beginnings ten years ago to replacing the discredited socialist party Pasok as the hope and spearhead of the Greek people for an end to five years of crippling austerity. Continue reading →