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Reimagining local politics' role in education
National campaign manager of the NEU’s Councillor’s Network HENRY FOWLER explains how trade unionists are coming together to save local government and schools
DOUG NICHOLLS welcomes a turning point at this year’s Congress, where many motions call for a co-ordinated plan to revive British industry, a perspective outlined in his new book
HOPE VIRGO of campaign Dump the Scales warns MPs voting today they should be alert to the threat legalised assisted death poses to people with eating disorders
The Together Alliance is hosting two summits, North and South, to build power and plan action against the scourge of racism peddled by the right. DANIEL KEBEDE urges mass participation
The drift toward militarisation in Europe is not inevitable, left-wing and peace movements can preserve sovereignty and prevent war, says DÁIRE HUGHES MP
Whatever differences exist among international sympathisers of the Bolivarian revolution about its current trajectory, they should unite against the imperialist power that is the source of an enforced retreat, argues ROGER D HARRIS
Trade unions need to step up and force a turn in the policies of the labour movement to effectively confront the far-right threat, argues NICK WRIGHT
THE LAST 15 months have seen the National Education Union (NEU) Councillors’ Network go from strength to strength. Initially looking at how best to support NEU members who are also councillors in their role, the network has now grown to over 1,600 councillors of all parties, regularly taking part in actions standing up for education.
To celebrate the strength and development of our network, on Saturday November 2 we are holding our first ever local government conference of over 190 councillors from across the country, to discuss the future of local authorities and education.
We know that the last nine years have seen devastating cuts, with 60p in every pound being cut from local government. Combined with the damaging reforms to education, the cuts have left a fractured and damaged landscape. In recognition of the shared understanding of the need for change, our conference is proudly supported by LGA Labour Group, LGA Liberal Democrat Group, Association of Green Councillors and LGA Independent group.
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