Thousands are expected to demonstrate in London on Saturday (March 4) in support of a “fully funded, publicly owned national health and social care service” – and for those wishing to go here are some transport details from Southampton.
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The demonstration has been called by Health Campaigns Together with the People’s Assembly Against Austerity.
Those wanting to go and show support for the NHS and its staff can book coach places from Southampton.
According to the Our NHS website, Southampton coach(es) will be leaving Sea City Museum at 8.30 am. It says Unite members go free. The cost is £5 or £3 unwaged for those not in Unite.
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“Book early so we can order MORE COACHES,” says the site, which describes the National Health Service as “at breaking point”.
The march will depart from Tavistock Square, WC1 at noon (tube Russell Square/Euston) and make its way towards Parliament Square. For a map click here.
For more information about the event, see the Our NHS website.
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