PEOPLE'S ASSEMBLY AGAINST AUSTERITY MARCH

Early day motion 149, tabled 17 June 2015 by Richard Burgon (Labour). Signed by 59 members.

That this House notes evidence that the Government's economic strategy of austerity pursued since 2010 has seen a significant transfer of wealth from the least well-off to the more affluent; further notes the policy has had a disproportionately negative impact on the most disadvantaged areas; believes that this has contributed to increased inequality and impoverishment in society; welcomes contributions to the public debate advocating a positive economic alternative; and congratulates the organisation of the People's Assembly Against Austerity march to Parliament Square in London, as well as a simultaneous march in Glasgow, on 20 June, both of which will be a democratic expression of the desire for that alternative.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 31, Labour 24, Plaid Cymru 2, Green 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.