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Some of Britain’s most famous authors came out in support of libraries earmarked for closure yesterday as the country celebrated World Book Day.
Popular writers including Jackie Collins, Ian Rankin and beloved children’s author Michael Rosen signed a letter slamming London’s Lambeth Council after it decided to shut half of its libraries.
Award-winning novelist Alex Wheatle told the Star he was supporting the Save Lambeth Libraries campaign as “libraries are the last great equaliser of education.”
Liverpool Trades Council has unveiled a ‘People’s Budget’ to fight £56m cuts and council tax rises. DEAN YOUNG reports
The work done by Glasgow’s local campaigners and volunteers is truly inspiring, but it cannot stop at picking up the pieces of an irresponsible government, writes MAYA McGOWAN
ANDY HEDGECOCK admires a critique of the penetration of our lives by digital media, but is disappointed that the underlying cause is avoided