Brighton Socialist Students including Connor (right) marching in solidarity with UCU pensions strike, photo Brighton Socialist Party (Click to enlarge: opens in new window)
Connor Rosoman, Brighton Socialist Party
In the run-up to 2017’s snap general election, I found myself increasingly angry at the ineptitude and apparent contempt for working class people of the Conservative Party.
This couldn’t have been more obvious when the Tories made the £1 billion deal with the DUP, despite claiming there was no “magic money tree”.
At the same time, I was inspired by Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour manifesto, and the enthusiastic movement behind him.
Although I initially considered joining Labour, I saw the need for Corbyn and the movement around him to stand against the right wing of the party, and for a bold programme to really tackle austerity and capitalism.
The Socialist Party, echoing these views, gave me an organisation I could confidently be a part of, and express these views more widely.
Since joining, I have had the chance to get involved in many campaigns, including the inspiring University and College Union pension strike this year. I have met lots of people and learned so much already, and joining has only made me more eager to keep fighting to change society!
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