Like much of the East Midlands, Leicester is well known for its multi-ethnic communities. Narborough Road, for instance, has recently been named as one of the most multicultural streets in the country. It is perhaps for this reason above all that the vile right wing organisation Britain First thought that their ideas might resonate here. […]
Earlier this week in Derby, the Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition (TUSC) launched a series of public meetings under the heading ‘The Socialist Case Against the EU’. Speaking in Derby (May 18), Becci Heagney expressed concerns with a current meme titled “What has Europe ever done for us?” that was produced by Unite the union […]
By Indira Prasad Despite the success of vaccine trials, the badger cull is to be extended again in 2016 to more areas of the country with new cull zones in Herefordshire, Dorset, Cornwall and Gloucestershire. The link between Bovine Tuberculosis (BTB), the badger population and the controversy surrounding the issue can be traced back to […]
On May 9, Dr Simon Bennett published a first-person article in the Leicester Mercury attacking the Socialist Party titled “Why hard left is a threat to Labour Party.” On May 11, the Mercury published the following first-person response from Socialist Party member Steve Score, in addition to a letter published by John Merrell, who is also a […]
During the last round of the Junior Doctors strike action, I was proud to be able to stand on the picket outside Leicester Royal Infirmary in the rain. This time, however I couldn’t make it, but I was glad to hear that their ranks are swelling by the day, from a brilliant display of some […]
Following a successful rally in support of Junior Doctors and the future of the NHS, Leicestershire Against the Cuts held a well-attended public meeting on Monday night to discuss how we can build linkages between unions and community groups in defence of all public services. With the government refusing to talk to Junior Doctors and […]
Around thirty people gathered together in Leicester this evening as part of a global day of action (#FastFoodGlobal), that saw fast food and low waged workers uniting in the fight for higher pay, union rights and respect and dignity at work. The Leicester protest took place outside McDonalds in the city centre with campaigners dressed […]
Our NHS is under attack like never before, and we must act now to save it. As a worker in the NHS and a UNISON member, I chaired a protest organised by Leicestershire Against The Cuts last Saturday. It brought together campaigners from groups such as TUSC, the Socialist Party, the Green Party, Momentum, and […]
Junior doctors in the BMA (British Medical Association) have been out on strike again today (and yesterday) continuing their magnificent battle against imposed, worsened contracts. This time they are again providing emergency care, but on 26 and 27 April they will escalate their action to a full strike. In an interview on BBC Radio Leicester […]
By John Merrell The recent Ofsted report for Leicester schools stated three were “inadequate”: two run by the local authority, the third an academy. The two council schools are to become academies, a move unopposed by the Labour city council. The local Labour MP is Jon Ashworth, a member of Jeremy Corbyn’s shadow cabinet. Seven […]
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