Hundreds of activists joined leading Parliamentarians, trade unionists and disability rights campaigners for the Arise Festival rally against cuts to disability support.
Tag: Richard Burgon
Let’s Push for Widespread Sanctions to Stop Israel’s Genocide – Richard Burgon MP
"The hypocrisy is glaring. Sanctions are rightly imposed on Russia for its illegal invasion, yet refused when it comes to Israel. We must change that" - Richard Burgon MP.
On May Day, Renew the Resistance to Austerity and Militarism – Unite for Peace and Socialism
With Governments around the globe failing to protect people and planet and turning to austerity and militarism, Arise Festival held a rally with voices from left movements globally who are fighting back.
The Super-Rich are Out of Control: It’s Time for a Wealth Tax – Richard Burgon MP
Richard Burgon MP writes on taking back political and economic control from the billionaires. It's time for a wealth tax on the super-rich.
Richard Burgon MP: “People should not be targeted for peacefully protesting against genocide”
Richard Burgon MP's statement against the police's mishandling of Saturday's Palestine demonstration.
Turn out – and keep turning out – for Palestine
To mark UN International Day of Solidarity with Palestine, a range of voices urged support for the national demonstration and for activists keep putting pressure on the Government.
Impose Sanctions on Israel – 60+ MPs and Lords Demand End to UK Complicity
Over 60 MPs and Lords from 7 parties have written to the Foreign Secretary, calling for sanctions on Israel over war crimes in Gaza.
Parliamentarians Demand UK Government Commits to Enforcing ICC Arrest Warrant on Netanyahu
Parliamentarians have urged the Government to uphold their commitment to International Law and ensure that the arrest warrants are enforced against Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
After the Budget, We Need to Step Up the Campaign for Wealth Taxes – Richard Burgon MP
"We need greater public service investment, more action to improve living standards, and a focus on poverty reduction measures" - Richard Burgon MP.
Much more Needed to Tackle Poverty and Inequality – the Budget Reviewed
Hundreds of activists joined Richard Burgon, Professor Ozlem Onaran and leading trade unionists for a review of Labour's budget - the positives, missteps and glaring omissions.