Review: Sussex LRC launch
In the week that the Archbishop of England attacked the Tory-led coalition over savage cuts while the media went berserk over alleged ‘splits’ in the party, the launch of Sussex LRC was a breath of fresh air. It was a refreshing and inspiring meeting which showed all socialists a united way forward.
The Chair welcomed a packed hall of people from all parts of Sussex, including Lewes, Uckfield, Hastings, Worthing and Midhurst, who were were able to mix and chat over refreshments, and also meet delegates from GMB national conference coincidentally in Brighton that week.
This fostered a feeling of strength and solidarity which many had mislaid when the general election turned back the tide on twenty five years of Labour gains in Sussex.
It was emphasised that the LRC wants to unite the Left and welcomes non-Labour Party members who do not oppose Labour candidates in elections. It was stressed, however, that anyone can fight the Tories, but it is only possible to fight the Tories and win from inside the Labour Party.
Video: The LRC
For more info on the LRC, please click here or go to http://www.l-r-c.org.uk. The film includes interviews with John McDonnell MP, Jeremy Corbyn MP, Andrew Fisher, Jenny Lennox, Val Graham and Judy Atkinson.
Sussex LRC 