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'Biggest and most united' protests ever planned over cost of living crisis

Thousands take to the streets across the UK in 'can't pay' protests againstcrippling bills hitting workers and their families

The People's Assemblysaid it would be the "loudest, most united" voice ever mobilized as inflation continues to soar.

He will have one demonstration outside theConservative Partyannual convention in Birmingham in October, and a national event in London in November.

The group organized mass protests against the cost of living crisis in February when energy prices began to soar.

Placards were waved in Parliament Square declaring "Tax the rich" and declared that "we cannot pay the price of this crisis." , seeks to nationalize utilities and cut company profits. And the "anti-union" laws were abolished.

A spokesperson said: “The Conservative government is preparing to enforce even tougher anti-union laws to prevent workers from taking action to protect themselves from the 'fire and re-hire' and cost of living crisis. , we are all facing a deadly battle.

“Millions of households are already struggling to pay for basics such as food, housing and energy. Average household utility costs are projected to rise to £4,200 annually this winter.

“The Bank of England is now officially forecasting a recession and rising inflation for most of 2023.

An era of social collapse.

``But not everyone is suffering. Energy companies are reporting record profits. Their profits and rents come from the pockets of ordinary people who are already struggling. Even before winter comes.'

The People's AssemblyIt also urged its supportersto support increased numbers.

This came on the news that UK workers' wages plunged in June at the fastest pace in 20 years. Inflation and higher household costs subsequently outpaced wage growth.

 National Bureau of Statistics paypackets fell 3%, while UK inflation is now in double digits at 10.1%.

Energy charges could even rise to 15% by early next year, when he jumps to £5,000.

This also came after the revelation that the cost of supporting a family would rise by £533 a year.

Currently, more than 108,000 people has signed a "civil disobedience" pledge run by Don't Pay, which pledges not to fund record-profit energy companies.

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