Arsenal & Spurs fans unite North London against the European Super League
The rivalry between Arsenal and Spurs two clubs just a few miles apart in North London is well known. However sometimes there is more that unites supporters than divides them.
One example is the decision of both clubs (at the moment) to join the European Super League, a group of wealthy clubs determined to get even wealthier.
The ownership structure of Arsenal and Spurs already leaves a huge amount to be desired and the ESL would make it even worse.
However on Tuesday Labour and union representatives from across North London were to be found united against the ESL. The two Labour MPs for Islington Jeremy Corbyn and Emily Thornberry and Labour controlled Islington Council wrote a joint letter to Arsenal condemning the ESL plan
At the same time Haringey Trades Union Council, representing thousands of workers in the Borough in which Spurs play, agreed to write to the club’s owners condemning their involvement with the ESL.
As we know in the labour movement, unity is strength. Arsenal and Spurs fan uniting is surely a display of people power that the clubs will find it hard to ignore.
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