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Why Goscote House Must Be Saved

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Fight Violence With Socialism

November 19, 2017January 25, 2019mbarker2012

Socialist Action is Still Needed to Solve Leicester’s Housing Crisis

July 7, 2017July 7, 2017mbarker2012

Consulting on Community Service Cuts in Evington

July 5, 2017July 5, 2017mbarker2012

Leicester Anti-Cuts Campaigner Says, “Time running out to fight Tory cuts”

June 24, 2017June 24, 2017mbarker2012

Building Genuine Solidarity in Leicester: From Terrorism to Grenfell

March 26, 2017March 26, 2017mbarker2012

What Would You Do If You Were Facing a 70% Cuts in Your Wages?

October 8, 2016October 8, 2016mbarker2012

Labour Lord Mayor Ignores Mental Health Jibe

April 25, 2016October 7, 2016mbarker2012

Labour’s Homelessness Dilemma and the Public Cost of Accepting Austerity

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