Thousands at London rally in defence of the welfare state and public services‏

A colourful UNISON contingent joined thousands of protestors at today's National Pensioners Convention initiated London march and rally in defence of the welfare state and public services.
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UNISON General Secretary Dave Prentis was one of a broad based platform of speakers. Dave warned all politicians but particularly David Cameron that pensioners and trade unionists would not pay the price of a crisis not of our making.

He said that Gordon Brown needs to think again if he believes hatred of Tories is enough of a reason for people to vote Labour. Britain's unions won't stand for cuts or attacks. To loud cheers Dave proposed that UNISON organise a whip round to pay for the bankers to go!

See also http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/election_2010/8613236.stm