Union leaders and stars of the screen and stage will join thousands of people at a series of protests on Saturday aimed at highlighting the impact of the cost of living crisis. Campaign group Enough is Enough is holding a national day of action, with events in more than 50 cities, towns and villages across the country.
Julie Hesmondhalgh, who played Coronation Street’s Hayley Cropper, will be speaking at the Manchester rally alongside Lamin Touray, who played footballer Ashley Hardcastle on the street. Newcastle’s event has been backed by Si King, one half of the Hairy Bikers, as well as poet Tom Pickard.
Award-winning comedian Rob Delaney will join the Rail Maritime and Transport union’s Mick Lynch and Dave Ward of the Communication Workers Union, at the London event.
