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Local elections: Union group in 'left of Labour' push Local elections: Union group in 'left of Labour' push
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The Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition has pledged to mount the largest electoral challenge from "the left of Labour" in 60 years.The Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition has pledged to mount the largest electoral challenge from "the left of Labour" in 60 years.
The party, which is fielding 561 candidates at English local elections, has vowed to offer an alternative to the "austerity parties" in Westminster.The party, which is fielding 561 candidates at English local elections, has vowed to offer an alternative to the "austerity parties" in Westminster.
It is opposed to all local authority budget cuts, privatisation of council services and housing benefit cuts.It is opposed to all local authority budget cuts, privatisation of council services and housing benefit cuts.
The umbrella group was co-founded by the late union leader Bob Crow in 2010.The umbrella group was co-founded by the late union leader Bob Crow in 2010.
Its members include unions that are not affiliated to the Labour Party - including the RMT, the Prison Officers Association and the Fire Brigades Union - as well as groups such as the Socialist Workers Party. Its members include unions that are not affiliated to the Labour Party - including the RMT, the Prison Officers Association and the Fire Brigades Union - as well as groups such as the Socialist Party and the Socialist Workers Party.
Individual members of unions which remain affiliated to Labour - such as Unite - are also among those representing TUSC at this month's elections.Individual members of unions which remain affiliated to Labour - such as Unite - are also among those representing TUSC at this month's elections.
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The party is also fielding candidates in five mayoral election contests in England.The party is also fielding candidates in five mayoral election contests in England.
The organisation argues that Labour has let down working people, by failing to oppose public spending cuts vigorously enough nationally over the past four years and, at a local level, cutting services.The organisation argues that Labour has let down working people, by failing to oppose public spending cuts vigorously enough nationally over the past four years and, at a local level, cutting services.
By fielding candidates, it says it is giving voters opposed to austerity a "working class political alternative".By fielding candidates, it says it is giving voters opposed to austerity a "working class political alternative".
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