Joe Higgins

Socialist and fighter for workers & unemployed. Member of Solidarity and the Socialist Party. Former @SocialistParty councillor, TD and MEP.

[Joe Higgins @JoeHigginsSP]

Billionaires in Ireland have seen their wealth grow over 7% in the past year. Even mild tax measures would yield sufficient money for public services and protections of income lost due to #Lockdown2.

#COVID19ireland

[Joe Higgins @JoeHigginsSP]

Building working class movements is key for climate change, women's liberation, ending racial discrimination and ending rule of billionaires. USA needs political representation other than Trump/Biden
Here's article by US socialists on election #voteHawkins https://t.co/gIyZO26W05

[Ruth Coppinger @RuthCoppingerSP]

Some welcome recommendations in this report (which is due to 2018 protests) such as specialist training, legal advice and increased anonymity for survivors.
We need an end to victim blaming and rape myths in courts
I'll be reading over the report today
#dubw #thisisnotconsent

[Joe Higgins @JoeHigginsSP]

Big Jack was a great supporter of the miners' strike in the 80s. Jack was a lifelong anti-racist and anti-fascist.
He will always be remembered in England and Ireland for his love of sport and his pride in his working class roots
#jackiesarmy #jackcharlton

[Ruth Coppinger @RuthCoppingerSP]

RIP Jack Charlton - thanks for the memories.
And for supporting the miners, opposing fascism/ racism and not forgetting your working class roots. #jackcharlton #jackiesarmy

[Joe Higgins @JoeHigginsSP]

Very strong support on canvasses in #dubw for repeal. Over previous years there was strong pro-choice stand from people, way ahead of politicians who voted down repeal Bills and said it wasn't time for a right to choose.
Join @RosaWomen to continue the struggle
#RepealMemories

[Joe Higgins @JoeHigginsSP]

Launch of reprint of Peter Hadden's Divide and Rule will be on Facebook live this evening 7pm. It's an account of partition from socialist perspective. Socialist politics offered a way forward 100 that could have avoided division and two reactionary States https://t.co/BWroaTtnks

[Joe Higgins @JoeHigginsSP]

The @SocialistParty #MayDay2020 online rally is starting soon at 7pm. Here's link to it on Facebook. https://t.co/KsaXpbO5Ij

[Joe Higgins @JoeHigginsSP]

Happy #MayDay. Workers create the wealth and, as shown in #Covid19 crisis, it's workers who are central to functioning of society.
Yet under capitalism we've rule of billionaires. We need socialist alternative with democratic ownership & control of wealth & resources #MayDay2020

[Joe Higgins @JoeHigginsSP]

Support the #Debenhams workers.
#doabitofdecency

[Joe Higgins @JoeHigginsSP]

Pandemic has exposed inequalities and shows the need for a voice standing up for workers. Our fundraising activities have been cut across due to #COVID19ireland. Can you help with a donation to @SocialistParty? https://t.co/SnmCrMCuSa

[Joe Higgins @JoeHigginsSP]

The #COVID19 crisis is hitting the poorest and most marginalised in society the harder.
Follow @socialistparty account for a socialist perspective on events.
#COVID19ireland

[Joe Higgins @JoeHigginsSP]

Ruth Coppinger got a very good vote in the NUI #Seanad2020 election. It is unprecedented that a socialist wins 9.5% of the first preference vote and challenged for a seat to last count in such a restricted franchise. Well done. Bodes well for the future.

[Ruth Coppinger @RuthCoppingerSP]

Strong vote for socialist policies. Here's an article from @SocialistParty on the NUI #seanad2020 campaign. Good article covering our approach to the election and how socialists use parliament as a platform to assist grassroots movements. #dubw https://t.co/q9MiiAmPNO

[Joe Higgins @JoeHigginsSP]

About 80,000 votes still not returned in #Seanad2020. Naturally health and safety of family and friends is to the fore in all our minds. Those who may have not yet voted still have time. Ballots posted today or Monday should still get in for the count on Tuesday morning.

[Ruth Coppinger @RuthCoppingerSP]

Tens of thousands of people are sitting in their homes with NUI #seanad2020 ballot papers! Your very last possibility to shake up the Seanad & repeal conservatives is TODAY. Get them filled, witnessed & into post please. Don’t look back in anger!

[Joe Higgins @JoeHigginsSP]

Those not covered by tenancy laws (renting room, Travellers) will be covered during #COVID19ireland due to amendment advanced by @MickBarryTD /SolidarityPBP

@RuthCoppingerSP publicised case of pregnant Dr being evicted which was crucial. Dont forget #Seanad2020 election
#COVID19

[Joe Higgins @JoeHigginsSP]

We should #ApplaudOurHealthWorkers at 8pm but also make sure they get PPE, hazard pay, decent pay & conditions and union recognition.
#COVID2019 #COVID19ireland

[Ruth Coppinger @RuthCoppingerSP]

Don't have regrets. Now's the time to ensure you (and/or people you know) vote in #Seanad2020 election to remove conservatives such as Rónán Mullen.

90,000 still not cast. Today can you help get more votes in?

I'm seeking your number 1 to challenge for seat #se2020 #repealronan

[Joe Higgins @JoeHigginsSP]

I'm making a special appeal today for you to vote 1 Ruth Coppinger in #Seanad2020 election.
Turnout has been impacted by #covid19 and needs to be higher if sitting conservatives are to be challenged.
Have you and all NUI graduates you know voted? Can you message others? #se2020

[Joe Higgins @JoeHigginsSP]

I will play some slow airs #GE20 Trad Fundraiser 4 #RuthCoppingerTD this Sat Jan 25 #Cobblestone. C video!! VG musicians playing. Please use link for tickets or to make donation if can’t come. Keep socialist fighter in Dáil. Gura míle #Dubw. Joe

https://t.co/bUHBhx3OLk

[Joe Higgins @JoeHigginsSP]

Today I'm asking people in Cork North Central to vote 1 for @CllrFionaRyan. Fiona is an outstanding socialist voice and advocate for the working class. She's a solid record on housing, mental health, workers' struggles and women's rights. #CorkNorthCentral #CorkNC #BE19