Diane Abbott attacks ‘social cleansing’ and admits she’s unsure if she’ll stand for mayor at Brixton anti-cuts event
Diane Abbott MP attacked government policy ‘seeking to shift the poor out of central London’ at a South London People’s
Russell Brand blasts fire service cuts and stands in solidarity with unions at rally ‘before public services go up in flames’
Controversial comedian and political activist Russell Brand will be speaking at the Fire Brigades Union’s (FBU) anti-cuts event today. The
Notes on a horsemeat scandal: Environmental health charity welcomes food fraud report but has budget cut concerns
An environmental health charity has cautiously welcomed a report investigating food crime following the horsemeat scandal, but remains concerned about
Streatham lawyer attacks legal aid cuts as campaign boosted by online flashmob
Summary: The campaign aims to raise awareness of the Fight4LegalAid petition. Image: By Rachel Barr, Kat Bawmwang, Emma Griffin and
Campaigners joined by Save Our NHS Choir to protest against potential closure of St Helier Hospital
Summary: The publicity stunt was aimed to raise awareness of Thursday’s public meeting. Image: By Jack Miller Protesters joined forces
Campaigners anxious as deadline looms for 100 more police officers in Lambeth
Summary: Lambeth has suffered a 20% cut in the number of police officers between May 2010 and December 2012, much
Lambeth Council handing power to residents as part of new cooperative approach
Summary: The initiative is designed to shift power to the people. Image: By David Horsfall Lambeth residents are being urged
Popular children’s theatre in Wimbledon may have council funding slashed due to budget pressures
Summary: The council are discussing plans to cut funds to the Polka Theatre Image: By SW_Londoner staff A children’s theatre
Merton theatre thrives despite arts cuts
Summary: The government insists philanthropy holds the key to a healthy arts scene. Image: By Pete Grant To fund or
Kensington firefighter urges people to fight potential fire service cuts
Summary: A leaked list which showed the names of 17 London fire stations, believed to be stations slated for closure,
Can the UK arts industry stay strong despite government cuts?
Summary: Arts Council England took a 29.6% cut in its government funding in 2011. Image: By Khaleda Rahman When Margaret