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Iain Duncan Smith rapped by watchdog for misusing benefits cap statistic

Posted on May 13, 2013 by John

The work and pensions secretary, Iain Duncan Smith, has been criticised by the UK’s statistics watchdog for misusing figures to promote the effectiveness of the coalition’s benefits cap on getting people into work. In a press release issued by the … Continue reading →

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Lochend / Restalrig Anti-Bedroom Tax Public Meeting

Posted on May 7, 2013 by admin

7pm Wednesday 22nd May              Maclaren Hall,                                            48 Restalrig Road South Public meeting for people living in the Lochend, Restalrig and Craigentinny areas on the Bedroom Tax which came into effect earlier last month. There will be a … Continue reading →

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MAY DAY March and Rally – Sat 4th May

Posted on May 3, 2013 by admin
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May Day protestors target Edinburgh workfare exploiters

Posted on May 1, 2013 by admin

May Day in Edinburgh saw anti workfare demonstrators touring companies and        charities using unpaid forced labour.  Starting with an excursion into the giant Homebase at St Leonards the protestors from Edinburgh Coalition Against Poverty went on to visit no fewer … Continue reading →

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Anti-Bedroom Tax Group in Muirhouse

Posted on April 29, 2013 by admin

Drop-in, advice and solidarity session 12 noon – 1pm Thursday 2nd May 2013 – Millennium Centre, Muirhouse Medway Open organising meeting 6pm Tuesday 7th May 2013 – Millennium Centre, Muirhouse Medway

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Greater Leith Against The Cuts Meeting

Posted on April 29, 2013 by admin

7pm Tuesday 30th April 2013                     Autonomous Centre of Edinburgh                                   17 West Montgomery Place, EH7 5HA. Open organising meeting. All welcome. For more e-mail us at greaterleithc59@gmail.com or contact us on Facebook.  

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Greater Leith Against the Cuts Anti-Bedroom Tax Public Meeting

Posted on April 21, 2013 by John

Greater Leith Against the Cuts are holding a public meeting on Tuesday 23rd April regarding the bedroom tax which came into effect earlier this month. There will be a range of speakers and the group hope to hear from those … Continue reading →

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ALL LOTHIANS ANTI-BEDROOM TAX MEETING

Posted on April 19, 2013 by admin

Sunday 21 April @  2.00pm. Augustine Church, George 1V Bridge                               Edinburgh EH1 1EL Hosted by North Edinburgh Fights Back On Sunday there will be a meeting in Edinburgh for all Lothian’s anti-bedroom tax campaigning groups  and for people keen to … Continue reading →

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No Bedroom Tax Evictions – Lobby the Council

Posted on April 15, 2013 by admin

2pm Thursday 18th April 2013                                                                                           Our petition calling on the City of Edinburgh Council to not evict tenants that fall into arreas due to the Bedroom Tax has closed with over 1300 signatures. Edinburgh East Save Our Services will now … Continue reading →

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Greater Leith Against The Cuts Meeting

Posted on April 15, 2013 by admin

Our next meeting will take place at 7pm on Tuesday 16th April 2013 at the Community Flat in Persevere Court (Ground Floor) 10 North Leith Mill, Edinburgh, EH6 6JY. At this meeting we will be finalising plans for a Leith … Continue reading →

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