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From The Socialist newspaper, 23 September 2015
North Kent TUSC meeting
Around 60 people attended a TUSC rally in Chatham, hot on the heels of Jeremy Corbyn's victory. Giving a glimpse of the potential for joint anti-austerity work, 'Kent For Corbyn' supporter Rachel Garrick described Jeremy's campaign as "a resistance movement". RMT assistant general secretary Steve Hedley warned that "marches round the park" aren't enough to defeat the Tory' offensive and this was taken up by TUSC chair Dave Nellist who said Labour councillors will need to show a willingness to go "all the way" in fighting austerity or we will stand against them.
Chas Berry, North Kent Socialist Party
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In The Socialist 23 September 2015:
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Corbyn under fire .... Organise to fight cuts!
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Socialist Party feature
Fight for a real living wage for all!
International socialist news and analysis
Greece: Widespread abstention dominates election
Australia: Turnbull deposes Abbot to become PM
Workplace news and analysis
TUC debates action to defeat anti-trade union bill
Nominate Roger Bannister for Unison general secretary
Traffic wardens strike for better pay
Socialist Party review
TV review: This is England '90
Socialist history
1985: police murder sparks Brixton riot
Socialist Party youth and students
Organise the student fightback!
Good response to Nottingham Socialist Students
Socialist Party reports and campaigns
London protesters demand affordable housing
Socialism back on the agenda in Wolverhampton
Tower Hamlets housing campaign lobbies council
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