Thousands are set to protest against George Osborne's Budget today as part of a national day of action called by the People's Assembly.
Across Britain marches, rallies and festivals will take place demanding a people's budget for Britain.
People's Assembly national secretary Sam Fairbairn warned that the Chancellor "will be announcing another round of cuts and privatisation, demonstrating that despite the so-called recovery the government remains committed to dismantling the welfare state and all gains working people have fought for."
Only an ambitious programme of state-led investment can restore growth and improve living standards, argues MICHAEL BURKE
While politicians fixate on defence budgets, the real answers lie in peace-building and economic justice, says ALAN SIMPSON
Liverpool Trades Council has unveiled a ‘People’s Budget’ to fight £56m cuts and council tax rises. DEAN YOUNG reports


