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