Decision to prorogue parliament shows

'contempt for democracy', UCU says

Responding to the prime minister's decision on Wednesday to
prorogue  parliament from mid-September, UCU general secretary
Jo Grady said:

'The Prime Minister's move to prorogue Parliament has confirmed
his utter  contempt for  democracy. Today's decision has placed the
country in uncharted  territory, and increased the uncertainty facing
staff and students across the UK.

It will seriously undermine the ability of our elected MPs to scrutinise
the impact of the government's Brexit plans on further and higher
education, and must be opposed.

'As trade unionists who are committed to democratic organisation,

we need to channel our anger and despair into action.

I will be attending the protest at Downing Street on Saturday,

and I urge all members

of UCU to join me.'

Last updated: 28 August 2019

28th August 2019

Boris Johnson is trying to shut down our democracy so
that he can deliver on his Brexit agenda.

We we can’t just rely on the courts or parliamentary
process to save the day. We all have a duty to stand up
and be counted.

This Saturday, we’re organising a nationwide wave of
protests. Join us and invite everyone you know.
Let’s make it huge.

Aberdeen, 12 noon at the Castlegate. Event here.

Birmingham, 1 pm on Victoria Square by the Council House. Event here.

Bournemouth, 11 am, Bournemouth Square. Event here.

Brighton, 12 noon, The Level BN1 4ZN. Event here.

Bristol, 12 noon, College Green. Event here.

Cambridge, 12 noon, outside The Guildhall, Market Square. Event here.

Dundee, 2 pm, City Square. Event here.

Exeter, 11 am, Bedford Square. Event here.

Glasgow, 2 pm, George Square. Event here.

Leeds, 11 am, Town Hall. Event here.

Liverpool, 12 noon, St George’s Hall. Event here.

London, 12 noon, Downing Street. Event here.

Leamington Spa, 12 noon in the Pump Room Gardens. Event here.

Manchester, 12 noon, Cathedral Gardens. Event here.

Newcastle, 12 noon, Grey’s Monument. Event here.

Norwich, 2 pm outside City Hall. Event here.

Nottingham, 11 am, Brian Clough Statue close to Old Market Square. Event here.

Oxford, 11 am, Broad Street outside Balliol College. Event here.

Plymouth, 11am, Armada Dial. Event here.

Southampton, 12 noon, Guildhall Square. Event here.

Sheffield, 11 am, Town Hall. Event here.

Swansea, 12 noon, Big Screen at Castle Square. Event here.

Swindon, 11 am, 29 Wood St. Event here.

Tavistock, Friday (!) 12:30, Lockyer House, Paddons Row PL19 0HF. Event here.

York, 11 am, St Helen’s Square. Event here.

See you in the streets!

Update on Brexit from UCU general secretary Jo Grady Inbox & demos on Saturday 31 august