Socialist Students members joined a rally marking just over a week since students occupied the Parkinson building at Leeds University, in protest at university policies in relation to the ongoing war on Gaza. Socialist Party Yorkshire regional secretary Iain Dalton was involved in the hundreds-strong occupation at Leeds Uni in 2010. He spoke to point…
Uni of Leeds – ‘what is socialism?’ The question “what is socialism?” was asked a lot. When we explained, most agreed that a mass workers’ movement is needed and that they would like to see a socialist society in the future. One international student from the US explained to me how the costs work for…
On Friday 15th of March, people across the world went on strike to protest political inaction against climate change. It was however, one particular group that captured the media’s attention. Students of all ages walked out of their classrooms, carrying signs and placards, to make their voices heard. Kai Trinder and Lilli Green, Leeds Trinity […]…
Socialist Students and the Socialist Party held a public vote at the RMT’s picket line at Leeds station this Saturday, which graphically demonstrated public support for striking RMT workers on Northern Rail. Lots of people were keen to get involved and show their support for the striking workers in their struggle against DOO – Driver…
Around 500 staff, students and supporters joined the demonstration and rally organised by UCU to Mark mark the first day of their national strike action over attacks on pensions. Iain Dalton, Leeds Socialist Party Between 150-200 strikers turned up to help picket with seemingly every one of the tens of entrances to the university covered…
