The local branch of a new left-wing political party launched on Saturday 27th September, with more than 50 people attending its first meeting in Frome.
Your Party, co-led by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana, was launched in July. It aims to provide an alternative to the ‘status quo’ and to ‘ensure a fair society for all.’
Organisers say they were very pleased with the turnout for the first meeting of the Frome and West Wiltshire branch. Spokesperson Pete Mellen said, “It was truly heartwarming to see so many people come forward to volunteer to help with pushing the movement forward,” despite the recent spat between Jeremy and Zarah.
“Attendees, who spanned all backgrounds and ages, addressed their local and national concerns, with many highlighting the need for electoral reform and the lack of social housing and services for young people. Other issues were responses to climate change, the NHS, regulation of big tech social media, and local river pollution.”
You can contact the branch on yourpartyfromeandwestwilts@gmail.com
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