RCN London members march ‘For a Future That Works’

Published: 26 October 2012

On 20 October, hundreds of RCN London members joined with health care colleagues from all over the country to march through the streets of London in protest at the Government’s austerity cuts to public services, particularly in the health service.

The TUC march ‘For a Future That Works’ saw more than 100,000 progress along the embankment to Hyde Park, where they heard a variety of speakers, including TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber and Labour leader Ed Miliband.

RCN Chief Executive Dr Peter Carter said: “Last year’s march showed the depth of anger about the public sector cuts that are taking places and I was immensely proud that so many members turned out to march together.

“However, since then, the post and service losses have not stopped. The march is a visible and tangible way for our members to register their serious concerns.”