The Leigh Branch of Britain's largest trades union UNITE, have issued an open invitation to local MPs, Councillors, trades unionists and members of the general public to join them in a massive demonstration on the 26th March in London.
They are offering free transport by executive coach, to all local UNITE members, and to anyone else opposed to the Government's huge public spending cuts programme living in the Leigh, Atherton, Tyldesley & Hindley Green area, on a 'pay what you can afford basis' , so that they can take part in what the TUC, who are organising the event, believe will be the largest protest in the capital for years.
"With local hospitals, libraries, and many other public services facing the axe, we are inviting everyone who is opposed to what the Government are doing to take part in the protest. We would be especially delighted to see our local MPs and Councillors joining us, and marching alongside us on the day" said Branch Chair Stephen Hall who will be leading the local UNITE contingent on the day.
"It is a lie to suggest that there is no alternative to the massive cutbacks the Government is implementing in order to plug the current budget deficit" Mr Hall said, "it is a straightforward political choice which seeks to make ordinary folk foot the bill for the financial mess which the banks ultimately got us into. We are calling on all our members and the wider public to show their opposition to that political choice and to support for the TUC's call for an alternative strategy based on tax justice and making those who are actually responsible pay. Ordinary people rolling over and doing nothing is simply not option."
Those wishing to take up the Union's invitation are asked to get in touch with Mr. Hall directly as soon as possible on 07724 139 278 or by e-mail via stevechik@talktalk.net to book their place. The deadline is next 5.00pm on the 19th March. The coach will leave from outside the Boar's Head pub in Leigh at 6.45am and return around 10.30pm.
Anyone who is unable to attend the protest but would like to do something locally on the day are being asked to support the People Against Cuts/PCS union anti-cuts stall on Bradshawgate in Leigh from 11.00am to 1.00pm on the same day.
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