Yesterday, members of Exeter University Socialist Students' Society (a group who we have close links with, and common members) held a protest against the University's proposed privatisation of the Family Centre, which functions as a popular nursery for staff and students. They were joined by many of the parents who would be affected by the changes. Socialist Party members fully support the campaign, which has also involved the collection of over 2000 signatures on a petition, and those who were able to attended the demonstration, which gained media attention from Westcountry News and local newspapers.
Once again the Students' Guild (the name for the Student Union at Exeter University) has only showed half-hearted opposition to this attack on students and staff, as they did when Exeter Socialist Students led a large campaign against the privatisation of student catering facilites a few years back.
With the support of the Devon Socialist Party, staff and other students (including those at nearby Exeter College) Exeter Socialist Students will continue to fight this privatisation, and any others proposed in the future. If you would like to know more or express your support and solidarity with the campaign, you can contact the President of Exeter Socialist Students, Jim at: maj_mij@hotmail.com
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