For the last few weeks I’ve been meaning to sign up to the Robin Hood Tax Campaign – an initiative which would place a tax on all speculative financial transactions. Well, I’ve finally got round to doing it and wanted to encourage others to do the same.
The idea behind the tax is simple – a very [...]
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Support the Robin Hood Tax
Heidi, March 30th 2010
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Hands off our homes
Earlier today I joined residents in Lee Green to protest against the Crown Estate’s plans to sell off their homes to a new landlord. Lewisham East’s current MP Bridget Prentice was there, as were a large number of concerned residents.
The Crown Estate owns a variety of residential properties across London, many of which are occupied [...]
Heidi, February 27th 2010
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Fighting for better train services
Local MPs Nick Raynsford and Bridget Prentice are urging South Eastern Trains to review rush hour services to and from Blackheath station, following the introduction of a new timetable in December.
Their campaign is backed by Blackheath Westcombe ward Labour Councillor Alex Grant and Labour’s parliamentary candidate in Lewisham East, Heidi Alexander.
At a recent meeting with [...]
admin, February 4th 2010
