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#n30: audio from south london pickets + main march

November 30, 2011 saw public sector workers strike across the country in protest of so-called 'pension reforms' by the Con-Dem government to public pensions. The following features audio recordings of picketers discussing their reasons for participating in the national day of action as well as some rambles and observations of the days actions from my perspective.

Lewisham's democracy

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Labour's Lewisham Council votes Mayor Bullock's cuts in behind closed doors, and defends the vote by riot police.

Lewisham Town Hall Storming - Report

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Inspired by the recent student protests and angry about proposed local cuts people in Lewisham stormed the Town Hall where a vote on the cuts was taking place after the number of people allowed into the meeting was cut.

Around 100 people tried to force their way into the building. Extra riot police were sent to the town hall along with police horses and dogs to disperse the protest using force.

: Demonstration Against Crown Estate Sale of Afforda

Angry tenants living in affordable and key worker housing owned by the Crown Estate grouped together from five London boroughs and rallied outside the Estate’s headquarters in New Burlington Place to prevent the sale of their homes. London, United Kingdom, 23/03/2010.