By Nicky Dempsey
The outcome of the Greek elections represents a decisive popular break with the politics of austerity. Persistent mass mobilisations over several years since the crisis began have resulted in a crushing defeat for the traditionally dominant parties in Greek politics. Parties who in different ways claimed to be opposed to the terms of the Greek bailout won a majority. After a prolonged period in Europe in which ruling parties carrying out cuts have been dumped at the first electoral opportunity, this is the first time since the crisis began that any country has registered a majority vote for parties against austerity.
6.30pm Monday 16 April
Diskus Suite, Unite House, 128 Theobalds Road, London, WC1X 8TN
(Underground: Holborn)
Organised by the Liaison Committee for the Defence of Trade Unions
Diskus Suite, Unite House, 128 Theobalds Road, London, WC1X 8TN
(Underground: Holborn)
Organised by the Liaison Committee for the Defence of Trade Unions
By Stephen MacAvoy
George Osborne’s latest budget launched another assault on living standards of millions of people whilst defending narrow interests and further entrenched the policies that are creating economic stagnation. Only a clear break with these policies will prevent a detrimental impact on the living standards of the majority and years of slow growth.
Can't Pay, Won't Pay
11.30am Wednesday 21 March
Downing Street, London
The protest is timed for when the Tory Chancellor leaves Downing Street to present the budget.
The messages of the protest will be: 'Not one more cut to public spending', 'Welfare not Warfare' and 'Scrap Trident'.
The event is being organised by the Coalition of Resistance, the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union and the Stop the War Coalition.
6 - 7.30pm Wednesday 7 March
Central Hall, Westminster London
6-7.30pm Wednesday 7 March
Central Hall, Westminster London
Support for Sinn Féin continues to grow in the southern Irish state. In a poll commissioned for the Irish edition of The Sunday Times Sinn Féin is now standing at 25%, making it the second most popular party, with Gerry Adams now the most popular party leader in the country.
8pm Tuesday 28 February
Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House, House of Commons, London SW1
(Westminster Tube)
Speakers:
Mary Lou McDonald TD, Vice President Sinn Féin
Pat Doherty MP.
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