I am sure you will agree the Rally and demonstration was a great success
with police estimates at 700 people and both the main room and the
overspill rooms full. The speakers emphasised the various aspects of the
campaign for a Trade Union Freedom Bill and were very well received with
several receiving a standing ovation.

Can we apologise for the length of time it took to get through security,
this is often a problem when a lobby takes place in parliament. As you
will appreciate, the focus of this event was a private members bill and
therefore it was appropriate to have it in parliament. However
consideration is being given to the next event being held outside
parliament.

We have some fantastic images from the photo opportunity, which will
shortly be available to download from our website. If you would like any
copies to use in your union journal we would be happy to provide them,
please email info@unitedcampaign.org.uk.

In spite of the lack of progress on Friday in the Commons, the Trade Union
Rights and Freedoms Bill has not gone away and indeed we now have 131
signatures for EDM 532. The United Campaign will continue to campaign for
the Trade Union Freedom Bill and will be in contact soon with a new
newsletter and details of forthcoming events.

Again we thank you for your support and hope that you will continue to
fight to reclaim our rights.

Best wishes,

Steering Committee,
United Campaign to Repeal the Anti-Trade Union Laws