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Thousands set to take part in ‘biggest and most united’ protest over cost of living
‘Energy companies report record profits, and supermarkets, transport firms and landlords are enjoying an absolute bonanza’
Thousands of Brits are set to come together in the ‘biggest and most united’ protest over the rising cost of living.
As soaring inflation continues to hike food prices and energy bills to unprecedented costs, the People’s Assembly has organised its Can’t Pay march for those struggling to make ends meet.
On October 2nd, thousands will unite in a protest outside of the annual Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham, with a similar demonstration taking place in London the following month.
A spokesperson for People’s Assembly said: “As the Tory government prepares to ram through even more draconian anti-union laws to prevent workers taking action to defend themselves from ‘fire-and-rehire’ and the cost-of-living crisis, we are all facing the fight of our lives.
“Millions of households are already struggling to pay for basics such as food, housing and energy. Average household energy bills are predicted rise to £4,200 a year this winter.
“The Bank of England now officially forecasts economic recession and higher inflation for most of 2023. At the same time, we are seeing our incomes fall in real terms and we are living in a time of societal collapse.
“But not everyone is struggling.”
They went on to point out that while energy companies report record profits, others including supermarkets, transport firms and landlords ‘are enjoying an absolute bonanza’.
The spokesperson continued: “Their profits and rents come from the pockets of ordinary people who are already struggling – even before winter comes.”
Responding to the news of the planned protest, Chancellor of the Exchequer Nadhim Zahawi said he understood people’s concern, but insisted the government was working to get it ‘under control’.
He said: “I understand that times are tough, and people are worried about increases in prices that countries around the world are facing.
“Although there are no easy solutions, we are helping where we can through a £37 billion support package, with further payments for those on the lowest incomes, pensioners and the disabled, and £400 off energy bills for everyone in the coming months.
“Getting inflation under control is my top priority, and we are taking action through strong, independent monetary policy, responsible tax and spending decisions, and reforms to boost productivity and growth.”
For more information, visit the People’s Assembly website here.