Last week's vigil against Britain First was very successful - thanks to all who came!
Britain First - Not Welcome in Derby
On Saturday 40 people turned out to support the vigil against the racists of Britain First. This was more than double their showing last Saturday - a fantastic response. We came from all over the city, from different political groups and none, and it was a great show of solidarity against the racists and fascists of Britain First. Over 400 leaflets were given out and we received lots of support from the public. It was fantastic to take part in such a positive event.
A fledgling anti-racist and anti-fascist group is being formed so that if or when the racists and fascists return there is a network of people who are prepared to turn out and oppose them. If they see how outnumbered and unpopular they are, they will think twice about returning to our city.
If you would like to show your solidarity with anti-racists and anti-fascists as part of a peaceful counter-demonstration should Britain First return, please get in touch. If you email derbyswp@gmail.com we will forward your details to the relevant organisers.
Branch Meetings
The SWP is a party of activists who know that we need to understand the world to be effective in our actions. Our meetings have a discussion about key issues: economic, political, historical and cultural; as well as planning for events and activities.At our last meeting we had a great discussion about the rise of Jeremy Corbyn's campaign for leadership of the Labour Party.
This week we have a meeting about oen of the key issues affecting us at the moment - how do we fight Islamophobia and racism today? Come down and join the discussion: how do we play a role in ending the spiral of discrimination against all groups, but especially the virulent Islamophobia being pushed by the right?
Demonstrate Against the Tories - 4th October
After the fantastic demonstration in London on June 20th we need to keep the momentum of protest and defiance going and growing.
The People's Assembly and TUC have called for a demonstration at the Tory conference in Manchester on the 4th October.
As the anti-austerity mood continues to deepen amongst the working classes of Europe and Greek workers' inspirational rejection of the Syriza government's agreement with the EU was signalled by the massive public sector strike on Wednesday, we must continue to push forward and build the opposition to Tory policies.
UPDATE! The NUT in Derby is taking a lead in organising coaches for the demonstration and 2 coaches have now been booked. If you would like a seat on the coaches, contact the NUT's Division Secretary, Sue Arguile, at secretary@city-of-derby.nut.org.uk or call 07929 043 415.
Talk to colleagues in your workplace and join People's Assembly activities - help to build the demonstration and take the Tories on!
All roads lead to Manchester!
Can't make our meetings?
If you want to find out more about us, meet some of our comrades, sign up to any of our petitions, find out about campaigns we are involved in, buy our paper or get hold of some of our other literature, why not come along to the campaign stall on Saturdays?
Find us on St Peter's St from 12 pm!
