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It is essential that the next mayor of London takes a stand against austerity and the social cleansing of our city, writes DIANE ABBOTT

Tens of thousands of people have joined Labour in recent weeks to take part in a much-needed debate about how we can both oppose the Tory government’s vicious cuts agenda and promote an effect alternative to austerity. 

Last week Labour members, affiliated supporters and registered supporters were sent a ballot to select Labour’s mayoral candidate. 

I would urge Morning Star readers to support me as the clear anti-austerity choice and the candidate who will both stand up for London and win for Labour.

  • Campaigning against Tory austerity — to defend public services and welfare
  • Building genuinely affordable homes — driving through more council housing and rent controls
  • Freezing transport fares for four years
  • Campaigning and using procurement to extend the London Living Wage
  • Establishing a green investment fund and taking real action on climate change
  • Restoring education maintenance allowances across the capital
  • Promoting trade union rights
  • Taking positive action for equality for all and celebrating London’s diversity.
  • Diane Abbott is the MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington and is running to be Labour’s candidate for Mayor of London. For more information please contact www.diane4london.co.uk.
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