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Don't Let The Bastards Grind You Down (2026)

"Don't Let The Bastards Grind You Down" is a documentary film about British social policy. The focus is on the political struggle against neoliberal austerity policies, which have their origins in the hated Thatcher government. The film features the former socialist MP Dave Nellist, who is now the national chair of the Trade Unionist & Socialist Coalition and Hannah Sell, the general secretary of the Socialist Party. The film features a local election campaign in the miners' town of Nuneaton, students campaigning against an increase in tuition fees and refuse workers from Birmingham striking against massive cuts to their wages.

  • Documentary

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Dave NellistDave Nellist
  • Photo of Eve MillerEve Miller
  • Photo of Frankie HammondFrankie Hammond
  • Photo of Hannah PontingHannah Ponting
  • Photo of Hannah SellHannah Sell
  • Photo of Jimmy BriggsJimmy Briggs
  • Photo of Max McGeeMax McGee
  • Photo of Nick HartNick Hart
  • Photo of Onay KasabOnay Kasab
  • Photo of Steeven BisetSteeven Biset

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