The first act of Liz Truss’ premiership should be taking immediate action to tackle the cost of living crisis that is pushing millions into poverty — this must be a wealth tax and bringing energy companies, water, mail and rail into public ownership.
Finally regrounding after @ShambalaFest- what magic. Somehow ended up performing in Slambala- Europe's biggest slam poetry competition, off the back of my first ever #spokenword performance in the Friday open mic. What an experience. Awesome fellow competitors. Amazing crowd.
The incomparable @harryslaststand is currently hospitalized in Belleville, Ontario. After decades fighting for universal healthcare, Harry has made a tremendous impact on Canada and the UK. On behalf of the NDP family, I send Harry Leslie Smith and his family our love & support.
About 6:45 this evening Bookmarks Bookshop was attacked by about a dozen masked wearing fascists. They threatened staff and attempted to destroy books and other materials. Fortunately no staff were hurt. This is the true face of fascism. No Paseran!