A demonstration in response to the cost of living crisis is to be held this weekend in Glasgow as part of a national day of action.
The UK-wide Enough is Enough campaign was set up by trade unions and community organisations to 'push back' against the cost of living crisis which they describe as 'misery forced on millions by rising bills, low wages, food poverty, shoddy housing – and a society run only for a wealthy elite.'
Following a launch rally at the Old Fruitmarket, which saw hundreds attend, a further event will be held in the city centre on Saturday (October 1) to show that the crisis has gone 'too far'.
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The Day of Action will include supporting striking rail workers at picket lines at Glasgow Central and Royal Mail workers at Baird Street in the morning before moving onto the Buchanan Street steps for the rally at 12pm. The demonstration will include guest speakers and a foodbank collection.
Similar events will be taking place across the UK including in London, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Birmingham, and Cardiff. All events will be showing support for ongoing strikes.
The Enough is Enough campaign is underpinned by five demands -
1. A Real Pay Rise
After decades of stagnation and real terms pay cuts, it’s time for a real pay rise. That means a significant rise in the national minimum wage and a path to £15 an hour, a real public sector pay rise, and an inflation busting-rise in pensions and benefits.
2. Slash Energy Bills
Cancel the October price hike and return to the significantly lower pre-April energy price cap.
3. End Food Poverty
Enshrine the Right to Food in law and put this into practice by introducing universal free school meals, community kitchens, and reinstating the £20-a-week Universal Credit uplift.
4. Decent Homes for All
Cap rents, build more council homes, insulate homes and introduce a charter for renters’ rights.
5. Tax the Rich
Make the rich pay their fair share by raising taxes on the wealthiest and the profits of big businesses. Crackdown on tax avoidance and evasion.
And alongside that, we should be cutting the tax burden on working people, starting by reversing the recent hike to National Insurance.
To find out more about the event, follow organisers here.
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