13.1.10

Defending the Welfare State

The NPC is co-ordinating a major demonstration along with a number of trade unions, the BMA, RADAR (the disability group) and others in defence of the welfare state and public services on Saturday 10 April 2010 in central London.

Whilst there is still a considerable amount of organising to be done, it is vital that NPC regions and EC representatives begin to encourage large numbers of people to take part.To help, there are a number of resources we have produced:

  1. An A5 flyer advertising the event is attached. 100,000 copies are being printed and will be available on request from next week.
  2. A special website has been set up at www.10410demo.co.uk. In time this will contain all the information about the event, how to get there etc that people will need.
  3. An online petition on the Number 10 website. This can be accessed here.

Please encourage as many supporters as possible to sign it in advance of the demo.

If you require any further information, don't hesitate to get in touch.

In the meantime, we must get the message across that this is THE opportunity for every pensioner to demonstrate on the key issues of pensions and care.

A copy of the flyer advertising the event can be seen here.