London Coalition Against Poverty

LCAP Hostel Campaign Marches Through Hackney- Sat 7 Feb

Around seventy Hackney hostel residents and supporters marched from Alexandra Court hostel on Saturday 7 February 2009 to Hackney Town Hall to tell Hackney Council that they will not put up with the conditions of their temporary accomodation. Children led the chanting with their favourite ‘ No Mouse in the House’ slogan and despite [...]

RMT Cleaners’ Secretary avoids sack. Fight for Mary’s reinstatement continues.

Protest Demanding Mary Be Reinstated
Wednesday January 14th
10000hrs at London Bridge or1100hrs at ISS office Greenwhich
Last week, ISS, one of the largest cleaning contractors on the Underground, attempted to break the strength of the cleaners on the Underground by picking off two reps. Clara Osagiede, the RMT Cleaners Grade Secretary for the underground was called into [...]

The Olympics – What will be left when the Circus leaves town?

Hear speakers, watch film and debate the Olympics at an event on Thursday the 8th of January 6.30 – 8pm at Stratford Circus, Stratford Circus, Theatre Square, Stratford (opposite Pizza Express)
Contact: londoncoalitionagainstpoverty@gmail.com
What will the Olympics mean for the people of East London?
There have been a lot of promises. We’ve been told [...]

  • About LCAP

    London Coalition Against Poverty is a coalition of groups which are based on the idea that through solidarity and direct action, ordinary people have the power to change our own lives. See details of group meetings below. More about LCAP

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    Hackney Unemployed Workers' Action meeting every Thursday from 12pm in Cafe Bohemia, 2 Bohemia Place, off Mare St, Hackney. Tea and coffee provided. (google map)


    Hackney Housing Group meeting at Navarino Mansions on Dalston Lane, to give and receive support on housing problems and campaign for better housing near Hackney Downs station every second Saturday, 12 pm to 2 pm, please contact 07931 698 438 for more details.


    Islington Group Meeting about problems with the benefits system and anti poverty campaigns every second Wednesday 12.30pm at HNG Old Fire Station, 85 Mayton St, N7 6QT. Contact islington_against_poverty@yahoo.com for more details.

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