TUSC Local Elections Conference

A few bits from the last few weeks:

TUSC LOCAL ELECTIONS CONFERENCE

Hannah S (T), Clive H (M), Pete M (B)

Last Sunday saw the Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition Local Elections conference.

Around 550 (reportedly peaking at around 575) people joined the TUSC conference, to hear opening
remarks from Jared Wood (RMT), Hannah Sell (Socialist Party), Clive Heemskerk (TUSC National Steering Committee), Pete McLaren (TUSC individual Members Rep) and a representative from the Resistance Movement.

Many contributions came from the floor, and many more weren't able to speak because of time constraints, even though most comments were able to stick to a 3 minute time limit!

Around a dozen SY/SP members attended the meeting.

The general feeling was that although TUSC doesn't aim to be THE new working class party, the current 'post-Corbyn' political situation really presented a chance for TUSC to be deeply involved in the process of winning political representation of ordinary working class folk, and the elections in May were seen to be a major and important step for the development of the movement. 

More reports are sure to follow, but the agenda and propsed amendments to the draft core policy platform can all be found online.

Branch report 3/2/2021

Last Wednesday's meeting was due to be introduced by a speaker reporting back from the national women's meeting, but unfortunately was not able to attend the meeting at the last minute. Another member of the branch had attended a talk given by the original speaker and was able to stand in on her behalf and kick off a good discussion.

More general discussions about TUSC in the second half of the meeting, and a reminder for all possible to attend the TUSC conference on Sunday 7th.

TUSC/SP at RMT Doncster meeting.

On Monday 1st Feb, SP members were given the opportunity to address Doncaster RMT as TUSC representatives and to try and build up links.

We were received warmly, and although there weren't many questions or contributions from members present, the chair did express interest and a willingness to offer any help asked for, allowing it is sanctioned by the National Executive.