Lois Austin is running as a Trade Unionist And Socialist Coalition candidate for the West Ham And Beckton in the upcoming 2024 United Kingdom General Election.
Competing against 7 other candidate(s), Lois Austin aims to bring their extensive experience to the role as a candidate for Member Of Parliament in the Government Of The United Kingdom.
TUSC expresses strong criticism of the Labour Party's alignment with conservative policies, particularly regarding international conflicts such as the situation in Gaza. This stance is used to highlight the broader failure of established parties to protect local interests in the UK.
TUSC challenges the narrative that sufficient funds are unavailable for local governments, citing potential revenues from policies like those proposed by Jeremy Corbyn in 2019, which could raise significant funds through taxes. TUSC advocates for the use of council reserves and borrowing powers to prevent budget cuts and proposes challenging future council administrations to replenish these funds.
Budget Management: Oppose all cuts and promote the use of financial tools to maintain and expand budgets without reducing services.
Challenge any external financial oversight that might impose further cuts.
Union Support: Defend workers' rights, particularly against the anti-union Minimum Service Levels Act.
Reject increases in local taxes and charges that disproportionately impact the working class, and advocate for a fair revenue system.
Housing Initiatives: Launch a comprehensive program to build eco-friendly, affordable housing to address the housing crisis.
Support local Climate Emergency plans that aim for sustainable development while securing jobs and worker rights.
Inclusive Representation: Ensure that TUSC candidates advocate for a broad range of social justice issues, including fighting racism, sexism, and all forms of oppression.Support for Workers: Actively back all movements and strikes that seek to resist detrimental government policies affecting ordinary people. TUSC positions itself as a radical alternative to traditional political parties by focusing on anti-austerity measures, social justice, and extensive public sector investment.
It appeals to voters seeking representatives who will robustly defend community interests against economic pressures and government cutbacks. The coalition aims to transform local governance by prioritizing the needs and rights of the working class in the face of national policy challenges.