On Saturday 12th March over 2,000 trade unionists, students, families and others turned out to protest the conference of the Liberal Democrats being held in Sheffield City Hall. The march and rally was organised by the Sheffield Anti-Cuts Alliance and the Socialist Workers Party-dominated Right to Work campaign. Last year, the Lib Dems were forced ...
Political oblivion looms large, writes James Turley. It has, all told, been a quiet month or two for the Liberal Democrats, who in the run-up to and aftermath of the holiday season seemed to face gaffe after gaffe, culminating in a mediocre performance in the Oldham East by-election in January. Now, they may look ...
Mike Copestake reports on the Oct 23rd demonstration against cuts organised by Yorkshire and Humber TUC The demonstration, which attracted over 200 people, had a good atmosphere despite pouring rain. Speakers at the rally were drawn from the local trade union movement and Labour party, the latter enjoying somewhat of a resurgence now it is no ...