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TUSC conference hears support pledge from Turkish-Kurdish community group Day-Mer

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The recent Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition (TUSC) Local Elections 2014 conference (see https://www.tusc.org.uk/16896/03-02-2014/as-labour-moves-to-end-union-links-trade-unionists-and-socialists-plan-biggest-electoral-challenge-for-generations ) heard from Oktay Sahbaz, a representative of the Turkish-Kurdish community group, Day-Mer.

Oktay outlined the campaigning record and socialist roots of Day-Mer and fired a warning at establishment party councillors implementing austerity, “we are coming for you”.

Following the conference Haringey TUSC organised a press conference for the Turkish media, also addressed by Otkay.

Oktay Sahbaz speaking at the 2014 TUSC Harringey Turkish media press conference

Oktay Sahbaz speaking at the 2014 TUSC Harringey Turkish media press conference

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