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THE occupation of one of south London’s most historic pubs set to be turned into an estate agency had its first taste of victory yesterday as The Elephant & Castle was listed as a community asset.
As previously reported by the Star, the heir to the original tavern — credited with giving the south London neighbourhood its name — was shut down in January after having its license revoked.
Last Wednesday a group of housing campaigners reclaimed the site and transformed it into an ad-hoc community centre in response to local anger over the confirmation that estate agency Foxtons were set to buy the premises.
In the second of a series of interviews with leaders of progressive parties in Wales ahead of the May 7 Senedd election David Nicholson talks to Welsh Green Party leader ANTHONY SLAUGHTER
CAROL WILCOX argues for the proper implementation of the land value tax, which could see unused plots sold off and landlords priced out of landlordism, potentially resolving the housing and planning crises
It is rather strange that Labour continues to give prestigious roles to inappropriate, controversy-mired businessmen who are also major Tory donors. What could Labour possibly be hoping to get out of it, asks SOLOMON HUGHES
The work done by Glasgow’s local campaigners and volunteers is truly inspiring, but it cannot stop at picking up the pieces of an irresponsible government, writes MAYA McGOWAN