<div>The campaign's public meeting is Wed. 25th Nov. 7pm at Old Parish Church; Bellfield Street, Portobello</div>
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<div>All Welcome</div>
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<div>Last week the Council were forced to put their plans to tender out organisatons which help support people with learning difficulties and mental health problems - on hold.</div>
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<div>Such was the outpouring of 300-400 service-users; relatives; families and staff! They demonstrated on Wed. 11th Nov and then on Thurs. 19th Nov. came in their 100's and waited (cheering and heckling) all day in the Council Chambers.</div>
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<div>deputations spoke convincingly;movingly and at the end of the day; the coalition of SNP/LD was defeated - the first time in 2 years.</div>
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<div>This is a victory! But the fight has only just begun.</div>
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<div>People Power can make a difference.</div>
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<div>Congratualations to all who demonstrated; who spoke at the Council; who came to the Council Chambers on 11th and 19th Nov. They forced back the tenders.</div>
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<div>Every campaign can learn from and support others.</div>
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<div>We're fighting the same policy of privatisation and cuts in public services</div>
<div>And Thur's victory is an inspiration for all of us.</div>