More on Austerity measures

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Please read the following text for Tuesday. It's something I discovered on the BBC website. Be ready to tell me what you think about it.

Charlie

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TUC backs 'general strike' motion over spending cuts

By Justin Parkinson Political reporter, BBC News, in Brighton

The TUC has voted to look into the "practicalities" of organising a "general strike", in protest at government spending cuts.

The trade union movement's conference overwhelmingly backed a motion which also called for a "coalition of resistance" to "austerity measures".
Steve Gillan, leader of the Prison Officers' Association, urged delegates to be "a strong voice".
The Conservatives said unions must "withdraw their threats" of action.
The TUC's annual conference in Brighton has been dominated by criticism of the government's economic policies, including the public sector pay freeze and its spending plans for services including health and education.
Marches have been organised on 20 October in London, Belfast and Glasgow.

from http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-19562394