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MANCHESTER ANTI AUSTERITY PROTEST DRAWS THOUSANDS
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Star date: 23rd May 2015 A LOUD AND CLEAR MESSAGE TO DAVID CAMERON FROM GREATER MANCHESTER `I wish I was a dog and Cameron was a tree, I would cock my leg and let him know what I think of thee...' Around two thousand people attended today's anti-austerity protest in Manchester's Piccadilly Gardens, complete with speakers, songs, stalls and sunshine. With campaign groups ranging from the Manchester Homeless Camp to anti-Bedroom Tax, anti-TTIP, and anti-DevoManc there was one message that came across very clear Tories and their cuts and their austerity policies are not welcome here... Full details here...
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As the sun shone on Piccadilly Gardens this afternoon, around two thousand people, including lots from Salford, drifted in and out of the picnic atmosphere to support Greater Manchester's first big protest against the Tory Government and its austerity policies. There were loads of campaign groups represented but most of those who attended were young, first time protesters living under a fully fledged Tory Government for the first time and eager to show their disapproval. They particularly enjoyed one old bloke with grey hair and a beard, who got up on stage and gave an incredibly catchy rendition of his own tune that got everyone clapping and singing along... `Some say I'm a fool and that's plain to see but I can see through the lies of austerity...I wish I was a dog and Cameron was a tree, I would cock my leg and let him know what I think of thee...' One of the main focuses of the day, apart from drawing attention to a massive protest in London on June 20th against austerity, was support for the Manchester Homeless Camp, now set up in St Ann's Square. On stage, a guy who spent twenty years sleeping rough on the streets of Manchester, donated £1,000 from his and his father's funeral fund to the Camp... "I was one of the first people to sell the Big Issue on the streets of Manchester in 1994 and it transformed my life and I am in their debt" he said "This is so close to my heart." There were also speakers from Bolton Against the Bedroom Tax and lots of other campaigns, interspersed with music from a variety of political singer songwriters. Meanwhile, Dave, from the Campaign for a Referendum on DevoManc, railed against the idea of George Osborne, Manchester Council Leader Richard Leese and other leaders, including Salford Mayor Ian Stewart, `locking themselves in the cockpit' and driving devolution `to wherever they are taking us'... "It's entirely reasonable for us to be concerned about that" he said "Can it ever be acceptable in the 21st Century that a handful of people behind closed doors can change those basic rules of who decides what impacts all of us? The Northern Powerhouse is top of George Osborne's priority; we are his pet project, imagine that for a moment...OMG! WTF! And all the rest...can the decision makers be trusted?...If they continue to lock us out then we are going to need to get that cockpit door open somehow, and there are concrete plans for that..." Later in the day, some people split off from the protest and marched to the Homeless Camp in St Ann's Square and through the streets of the city centre, chanting against Manchester's Labour Council... Next on the political agenda is next Saturday's (30th May) Locking-Out Privatisation event at the Manchester Royal Infirmary details to follow and the national March Against Austerity in London on 20th June. For details of coaches contact the Manchester People's Assembly via its Facebook group
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Joe O'neill wrote
at 19:46:18 on 31 May 2015 |
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| Mr Blue sky the system stinks but who's to blame?. So many people to bone idle to get off their fat arses and vote, this year this city was offered so much different than Labour or Tory, Green, reality Tusk UKIP, but still we saw how a machine can get out it's core vote and Labour will sit draw their allowances and blame the Tories. a minority of hard core Labourites hold the cities future, the likes of Stewart care little of the struggles of the masses they are career politicians, LLoyd jumps into one pay packet to the next and we have Salford cllrs grabbing cash for being assistant mayor for housing when we have none and the biggest insult a Labour mayor for international relations .And who's fault will it be? US THE ELECTOROTE..... |
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mr blue sky wrote
at 18:03:54 on 31 May 2015 |
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| Do we turn a blind eye or do we not......I read that a society is judged on how it treats its old, young and vulnerable people. Well lets just say in our particular society it appears not very well.
I believe it matters not whose in power because they don't have the desire or the will to change what is a very broken and dysfunctional strand of capitalism which will fail at some point
I think people really need to make a choice hear, change the dysfunctional system we have or carry on regardless, either way we all reap what we so and no one's immune from war, famine, and changing weather patterns.
Personally I want to live in peace, to be respected and show respect. I want to live in society that has genuine respect and caring for its old young and vunerable. Where people dont go hungry or don't have to live on the streets
Thats my choice what's yours
BOB MARLEY SANG......SO MUCH TROUBLE IN THE WORLD
You tell me whats change since he wrote that song.... |
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Michael F in SalFord wrote
at 10:23:24 on 26 May 2015 |
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| There is no need for the savage cuts that hurt our vulnerable and needy. I believe as a Christian we have a duty to care. We are a rich country, we need to take on the responsibility to be better at how we prove we are worthy and live the duty to protect and safeguard local people as the better Salford way. |
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Bernard Brough wrote
at 09:20:39 on 26 May 2015 |
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| Given that between 1918 and 1961 the National Debt was 100% of GDP why is it so necessary to saddle ordinary people with the misery of these cut? Give me one reason why these cuts are absolutely necessary. |
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Sarah wrote
at 08:10:26 on 26 May 2015 |
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| Cuts are needed to balance the books. I would rather not have them but we need to pay back our debt. 2,000 people at a demo in a major city like Manchester is hardly a success. |
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Bernard Brough wrote
at 20:23:50 on 25 May 2015 |
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| Cuts are not needed, do not fall for the bullshit spouted by the Tory press. Billions in unpaid tax, scrap Trident, scrap two 65000 ton aircraft carriers. 1% of the population owns over 50% of the wealth and that figure is getting ever more unequal. The money is there. As for "The End" ignore it, it will go away eventually. |
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Kenneth wrote
at 16:27:35 on 25 May 2015 |
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| A Government that Hammers the People On Benefits Sacks 1600 Police 20 000 Soldiers 5,000 Navy 5000 Airmen 5000 Firemen Argues it is Necessary Then Goe's ti EEC To Plead No Cuts For Bankers Bonus no cuts for tory paymasters But More In The Pipeline For Workers This Government is an insult to us all |
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Kenneth mckelvey wrote
at 13:11:23 on 25 May 2015 |
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| How Can A Protest March against Benefit cuts be undemocratic?The Whole Point Of Democracy is having the right to complain to protest To have your say in this case about Benefit Cuts Its the very People who are suffering these outrageous cuts and they have every right to protest The Politicos Can say what they want and agree what they want They are Not Getting Injured by these Dastsrdly Cuts |
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Jason wrote
at 13:11:16 on 25 May 2015 |
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| I couldn't see your YouTube link, Stephen Kingston. I didn't vote Tory but we are where we are and just have to accept another 5 years from them - although it is likely to be 10 yrs with Labour Party in disarray. So we should all pull together, accept the cuts and get through this tough period. Endless whinging from splinter groups doesn't help anyone! |
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Stephen Kingston wrote
at 10:00:27 on 25 May 2015 |
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| See Jason's comment - watch this and see how democratic it all is... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oCNiiH_Xqs&feature=youtu.be |
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Kenneth mckelvey wrote
at 09:58:01 on 25 May 2015 |
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| Austerity Cuts Would Have Happened Banking Collapse Or not There Is Just Not Enough Cash To Fund Them / £97 Billion in Tax Is Dodged Annually Government Has Done Nothing To Plug That mass of Cash That is Not Collected Even The Chancellor is a Tax Dodger.Every penny Dodged Means That is less Cash To Be Spent On NHS Police Armed Forces Education Social welfare, So till they get this Tax Fiasco Sorted Out The Poorest Are going to Pay the UKs Bills vie Benefit Cuts Thats Tory Logic |
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Jason wrote
at 08:34:44 on 25 May 2015 |
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| This protest is a waste of time and not democratic. Most parties in the general election voted for continued austerity (Labour, Tories, UKIP, Lib Dems). We can't keep on spending, cuts are needed. The protesters need to accept that they have lost the argument and need to support the majority of the country. Their actions are divisive. |
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Amanda wrote
at 19:32:41 on 24 May 2015 |
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| Very heartening to see people coming together to continue the fight against this vile government. When are the BBC going to start reporting these demos? |
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Kennethmckelvey wrote
at 19:32:32 on 24 May 2015 |
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| How anybody who was born And Raised In Salford Can Stick up for the Torys is beyond me. They Have never done A thing for Working people They Never did do a thing for working People and they never will do anything for working people, This labour council we have now leaves a lot to be desired but anything has got to be an improvement on Tory, To knight Pickles While cutting the Benefits of disabled Vetrans To me Sums up Tory Logic, Look after The Wealthy and duck the needy |
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Alice wrote
at 15:58:44 on 24 May 2015 |
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| I was at the protest yesterday and I am annoyed by the comments of the subscriber 'the end.' it shows an ignorance and bigotry which reflects the decision by many people who voted for a return to 5 years of the Conservatives. . Anyone with intelligence will have recognised the manipulation by fear used by the Tories which led to the Election result. People with intelligence know the Tories have a specific agenda which is to gradually dismantle the Welfare State, by privatising the public services which includes the N.H.S. I would like to suggest to 'the end' that he or she contemplate a health service similar to that in America. When you are in need you may change your opinion. Finally, I am proud to be a Lefty speaking up for a civilised caring society. |
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Hannah wrote
at 15:58:18 on 24 May 2015 |
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| I think that's a very ignorant comment to make. Only 25% of the electorate voted Conservative. We are not a pointless group. If you want to see the country become a fully- fledged dictatorship then, by all means, turn a blind eye. Austerity will reach you and the people around you: see how you feel then. |
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The end wrote
at 09:58:10 on 24 May 2015 |
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| Hardly representing the people, just a bunch of load mouth lefties. The suport at the election shows they are a rather pointless group |
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