Occupy Manchester!
I am not 'Anonymous'. I'm an ordinary working class woman, concerned about the cuts to public services the government is making since they decided to bail out the bankers. . Remember that the Labour party were in control when that decision was made... Conservative and Labour are two wings of the same bird. They don't want to change things to benefit their electors. The elite masters they really serve get richer while the majority suffer and lose their hard fought for benefits.
"Tories not welcome!
Why do you want to mobilise against the Tory Party Conference?
From 2-5 October 2011 the Conservative Party are coming to Manchester to hold their annual conference. All eyes will be on this city as the Tory's analyse their progress in implementing their disastrous program of public sector spending cuts, and reveal plans for the years ahead. This conference should not go unopposed. We intend to make the opposition to the cuts and the widely shared belief in a better alternative future visible, and we'd like to do this with you!
We have been inspired by the large and vibrant student protests that took place last winter, by the dynamic and high-impact actions of UK Uncut, and by the popular demonstrations we are witnessing across North Africa, the Middle East, Spain and Greece. The times are changing and people are speaking out against injustice and inequality.
What are you planning to do?
We need to try new forms of opposition. We have marched in our tens of thousands at previous party conferences, and in our hundreds of thousands in London. Crucial as they are, more marches in bigger numbers will not be enough. As the anti-war protests of 2003 showed, the government finds them easy to ignore. As anger at the Con-Dem cuts grows we need to make it more visible.
The cuts are for the benefit of the rich -- we refuse to pay for their crisis!
The TUC have called a national demonstration to be held in Manchester on Sunday October 2nd. That
afternoon anti-cuts protestors will occupy Albert Square to create an assembly of protest on the
doorstep of the Tory's conference, a symbol of the mass opposition to the cuts and a place for real
debate and discussion about the alternatives and the possibilities.
Come ready to make noise, and stay for the long haul!
Which groups are involved?/Who are you?
A group of individuals from around Manchester who have been involved in various social justice campaigns in the city. The idea came from informal conversations over the past few months. Our networking team is currently discussing and meeting with various other groups both here in Manchester and nationally, we hope to be adding these groups to our supporters page as support is confirmed.
Who will take part?
We want this event to be open and appealing to everyone opposed to the cuts. We hope it can be organised by a broad range of anti-cuts groups in the city which agree with the aims and principles laid out here, and are willing to work together in the spirit of cooperation.
Too often, we have let ourselves get divided into activists and ordinary people, students and workers, benefits claimants and taxpayers, socialists and anarchists, peaceful and violent campaigners. To fight the cuts, we must break down these divides.
What distinguishes you from the march and rally called by NWTUC/Right to Work?
We do not want sectarian politics to weaken our opposition and want to prevent any attempts to divide us. Therefore we aim to complement rather than compete against other protests which will be happening against the Tory conference.
However, recent protests, especially those by university and college students last winter, have shown that there is anger and energy against The Coalition's savage attacks on public services that cannot be captured by traditional avenues of organisation.Anti-cuts protests have brought politics back into the streets, and made extra parliamentary politics popular.
In particular, we do not believe that any of the major political parties have a truly just and fair solution to our current economic and political situation. We want our occupation to demonstrate the depth of dissatisfaction with mainstream politics which is fundamentally undemocratic, and puts profits before people. We refuse to pay for their crisis.
What will happen after the Tories have left town?
We hope that the co-operation between different political and community groups and individuals in organising this event can have long lasting results beyond the Tory conference. Whether this be organising future major demonstrations in Manchester, or in co-ordinating our activities and campaigns." http://www.occupymanchester.org/about/
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Occupy Manchester 15 Octoberby OccupyYourPlace633 views
All I ask is that there is always a fund for things as simple as keeping our old people from dying of cold. People are living with things i'm sure they'd be willing to share if they saw where it was going. And equally people are having things taken from them and given to people who abuse them, such as the expenses scandal.
I'm sick of people who think it's right-wing to misunderstand the protests and try to appease those who won't give them any of their stolen money.
DanteAlucardAluxes 3 months ago
I can see where you are coming from with the the protests and I agree that something needs to be done, however some of the cuts are required because how many servicemen and women will be willing to put there lives on the line for no wage at all I ask as I for one certainly would not because that is all that will happen if the cuts stop. I also ask how many of you would accept a large increase in tax and VAT because if the cuts stop an increase would be required ?
assassin57000 4 months ago
You people are pathetic ignorant wastrels.
dannidandannikins 4 months ago
@Anonymousfem its pathetic aint it. thinking about going over to manchester myself and showing some support :)
hhdivil 4 months ago
@Anonymousfem it's been on BBC news, but only a very short segment. search for occupy manchester on the bbc news site
hhdivil 4 months ago
Well done manchester ppl! l will be there soon, dont let the police intimidate
NeedleFactoryTube 4 months ago
THE PEOPLE WILL PREVAIL!
CECOAdvocate 4 months ago
viva manchester
spiderlouise 4 months ago
As long as you dont stop me from getting to and from work, Carry on doing what you feel you need to do guys. Keep warm, its ment to start getting cold.
jimmypop1222 4 months ago
@Surgeonlover - YEAH that's a point they just need to hold out til the 15th and back up will arrive ! PEACE
DCHTID247 4 months ago