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People Power succeeded today, as the decision to cut services at Lewisham A+E was overturned in the High Court. When government cuts are going to put lives and an entire community at risk, it is cost cutting gone mad, particularly when the local hospital is successfully run and the alternative is a failing service over an hour away on public transport. Mass demonstrations were organised, major support within the community galvanised and even Millwall FC switched a game from Saturday to Friday evening, to allow more people to attend a demonstration. I am generally fairly cynical about protests and the hope of every day folk getting their voices heard, particularly to the extent of having an impact. The success of the Lewisham A+E demonstrations and today's announcement has restored my faith in what people can achieve together within a community. As Public Enemy said - Fight The Power (see Head Space Daily Tune) - congratulations to the people of Lewisham...