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From The Socialist newspaper, 9 October 2019
Just some of the events where the Socialist newspaper was sold in the past week…
Wherever working-class people are fighting back, expect to find the Socialist on sale, photo London Socialist Party (Click to enlarge)
Newcastle Corbyn rally
Newcastle’s rally with Jeremy Corbyn had the feeling of an illegal rave. First we heard a rumour that Corbyn was coming – then we were told we could apply for tickets but the venue details wouldn’t be given out until 24 hours before the event.
In the end it was virtually standing room only at Newcastle’s City Hall on 6 October. The queue to get into the venue wrapped right around the venue – with another queue to get into that queue. Clearly Corbyn can still pull in big audiences.
We sold all 70 copies of the Socialist newspaper we had with us, and I spotted people inside the venue reading our paper as they waited for the rally to begin.
Corbyn spoke well, but MPs Ian Lavery and Laura Pidcock were also applauded – especially when, unlike Corbyn, they mentioned socialism.
Gateshead
Our slogans of ‘Tories out now’ and ‘No to the bosses’ EU – for a workers’ Brexit’ were well received on our 5 October campaign stall in Gateshead.
It’s always good to be in working-class town centres to get a feel for what the mood is. There’s a definite hatred of the Tories – Boris’s bubble is deflating – but still a lot of uncertainty over Corbyn.
We had some really good discussions. In the main people agree with Corbyn’s policies, but are uncertain he has the backbone to carry them out.
Elaine Brunskill
Hoxton
We ran a campaign stall and Socialist newspaper sale in Hoxton, east London, supporting postal workers balloting for strikes, and demanding the renationalisation of Royal Mail.
The mother of a postal worker took some of our leaflets for her son’s depot. She said he’ll definitely be voting yes in the strike ballot.
A young woman who works for a City law firm said she’d definitely sign any petition to do with trade unions. She told us she was a Fabian, but the current situation has pushed her to think a more radical solution is needed.
Chris Newby
Barnsley
The mood was very mixed in Barnsley on 5 October. Some hate Boris and the Tories – one rightly told us “he’s a charlatan!” Others, in what once was a solid Labour ex-mining town, are hostile to Corbyn and have no trust in Labour.
Our slogans were to save our NHS from Tory cuts and privatisation, scrap Universal Credit, and kick out the Tories. We got more public engagement, for and against, than in recent stalls elsewhere.
We sold 20 copies of the Socialist. Special mention to Theo, Karen and Shaun’s grandson: “Buy a Socialist paper, only two left!”
Alistair Tice
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In The Socialist 9 October 2019:
What we think
Brexit theatrics continue
Syria: Trump gives green light to Turkey to attack Kurds
News
Cutting, lying Tories – kick them out!
Asda workers protest callous bosses
Cynical Tories’ domestic violence bill not enough
Labour and workers’ rights
Corbyn promises ‘power in the hands of workers’ – how can Labour do it?
Labour and the fight for a shorter working week
Obituary
Tony Mulhearn 1939-2019
Workplace news
BEIS: Outsourced caterers’ indefinite strike victory
Vote yes to Royal Mail strike action to take on the bullying bosses
Birmingham HS2 protest against bosses’ attacks on trade union organisation
Attacks on Caerphilly waste management workers
Equity manifesto lays out anti-austerity model for arts
Vote for socialist fighter Jared Wood in RMT elections
Sainsbury’s strikers win
Unison’s retired members reflect growing anger
Lincolnshire health visitors strike
Chinese revolution
Chinese revolution of 1944-49: ‘The second greatest event in human history’
International socialist news and analysis
Trump, impeachment and the need for an independent workers’ party
Socialist Party reports and campaigns
Socialism: The alternative to capitalist austerity, low pay and crisis
Best way to fight back? Join the Socialist Party
Socialism 2019: why I’m going… and why you should too!
Waltham Forest: mobilisation needed to defend abortion rights
Huge opposition to Barry rehab ward closure
‘The little people can win’ – Leeds tenants push back demolition
Selling the Socialist
York freshers success
Reviews
Book review: She Said – Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story That Helped Ignite a Movement
Film review: Joker – Sympathising with a monster created by today’s incendiary conditions
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