“The game has changed, we are living in an era of mass protests.” (Sir Paul Stephenson, Commissioner of the Met Police)
This week has seen more protests by students and the recognition by some of the establishment that the political climate is changing (see quote above).
The Education Activists Network is calling for a second day of protests (Day X2) on Tuesday of this week and some students are still in occupation of their university/college buildings, including University of Manchester.
Here in Liverpool we have a fantastic opportunity to show our anger against the Tories this week as Michael Heseltine is visiting the city on Thursday. He will be remembered and hated for his intervention as "Minister for Merseyside" after the Toxteth riots, when, amongst other "regeneration projects", he was responsible for the disastrous festival garden site. During the Thatcher era he was also instrumental in the council housing sell off and the privatisation of British Coal.
Key dates for your activist diary:
Tues 30th Nov: Education Activists Network Meeting 6pm at The Picket, 61 Jordan St, Liverpool, L1 0BW
Tues 30th Nov: Merseyside Right to Work Organising Meeting 7.30pm at The Pilgrim, 34 Pilgrim Street, Liverpool, L1 9HB
Thurs 2nd Dec: Visit to Liverpool by Michael Heseltine. Demonstre at 11.30am at Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, 1 Old Hall Street, Liverpool, L3 9HG and at 7pm at the BT Convention Centre, Kings Dock, Waterfront, Liverpool L3 4FP
Sat 11th Dec: Merseyside Against the Cuts March and Rally (organised by Public Sector Alliance and Merseyside Trades Council) Assemble at the Metropolitan Cathedral 11am
If you know of any other events, lobbies, meetings, disputes etc. please let us know. Also, if you have photos of any events that Right to Work has supported please email them so they can go on our blog.
When they say cutback, we say fightback.
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