The Disability Benefits Consortium, DBS consisting of over 80 charities alongside Trade Unions and disability campaigners are calling on the Department for Work and Pensions to end their public relations campaign about Universal Credit which appears in the freesheet Metro newspaper. In a letter to the Advertising Standards Authority, the DBS have said: “The advert …
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“It’s Time to Act – Let Lewisham Breathe” say Extinction Rebellion
High levels of air pollution in Lewisham prompted Extinction Rebellion to mount a swarm demonstration to stop the traffic on Friday, 14th June. Extinction Rebellion protestors of all ages blocked the roads in Lewisham during rush hour to highlight the high levels of pollution in the borough Read more: https://t.co/YF2GLmdS9F pic.twitter.com/ex3ODwZhEg — HuffPost UK (@HuffPostUK) …
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Trump Protest: Jeremy Corbyn says: ‘The NHS is not for sale’
Tens of thousands protesters took to the streets of London and other cities across the United Kingdom on Tuesday, 4th June 2019 to demonstrate against President Trump on the second day of his official state visit. Those protesting included Trump impersonators, women dressed as handmaids from Margaret Atwood’s novel “The Handmaid’s Tale.” President Trump told …
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SEND National Crisis: Damian told to ‘Get On With It’
SEND Crisis campaign hits Downing Street as cuts bite. Lewisham Council loses over £15 million
LGBTIQ Rights in Europe – Why it is important to Vote Labour in the European Elections on Thursday 23rd May 2019
European elections are being held this Thursday, 23rd May 2019 and polls are open from 7am until 10pm. The Rainbow Rose group were campaigning in Soho, London because in the face of rising nationalism, populism and the backlash against LGBTIQ people across Europe we need to stand up and fight. It is important to go …
*New Video* “It is important that education is our top priority.” Damian must act now!
"It is important that education is our top priority." If you agree with @cllralanhall, make sure you join our growing network of local councillors. Go to 👉: https://t.co/mtftOjofFQ and sign up today. #neucllrs #SchoolCuts pic.twitter.com/gQnBSMGIuk — NEU Councillors Network (@neucllrs) May 17, 2019
Call for ‘Assurances’ after video of tree felling narrowly missing cyclist is referred to Lewisham Council
After a member of the public contacted Councillor Alan Hall he has written to Lewisham Council’s Chief Executive Ian Thomas. However, the matter is so urgent and the Chief Executive is on leave presently, he has contacted the Executive Director, Kevin Sheehan and Head of Law, Kath Nicholson directly. The letter states: “Dear Ian, Kevin …
Victory for Cleaners at Goldsmiths College
The campaign group Justice for Cleaners at Goldsmiths College can claim victory after a meeting of the Goldsmiths College, University of London Governing Council on Thursday, 20th September decided to bring the cleaning staff back in house. A Statement from from the Justice for Cleaners campaign read: “Very pleased to announce that Goldsmiths management have …
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Justice for Cleaners at Goldsmiths College say Trades Unions in Lewisham
On Friday, 7th September 2018, the Goldsmiths College new Centre for Contemporary Art opened with a party and a demonstration outside calling for ‘Justice for Cleaners’. Cleaners at Goldsmiths College, University of London in New Cross are not directly employed by the college but by ISS a big contractor. The group Justice for Cleaners …
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New Video: Home Park Adventure Playground – support youth services in times of austerity
Home Park Adventure Playground is part of Youth First – Lewisham’s staff and young people owned youth service. It is a mutual youth service for young people aged between 8 – 19 years. Local Councillor Alan Hall went along and met Chantel Simpson, the Senior Youth & Play Worker – watch the video. https://twitter.com/cllralanhall/status/1035899365313990656 …