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If there's one thing we've learnt from the political and economic crisis in Europe over the past few years, it's that changing our society for the better will be reliant on a mass movement of people taking control, and not just lamenting how awful our individual political leaders are. Abi Wilkinson's organization of last weekend's protest is one example of how much that can pay off, but we shouldn't lose focus or momentum.When Cameron's time is finally up, a campaign for his resignation will then be moot. The prized "dead cat" strategy—distracting us with a single dire act while everything else falls out of focus—is in play. Dave's resignation calls are well and good, but it won't stop the government fighting other world leaders to keep tax evasion afloat.Saturday's march for health, homes, jobs, and education needs to be focused on these real, progressive aims. The rent strikes, the squatted libraries, the Westfield die-ins, and the mass demands that make us a bit harder to ignore.I dislike David Cameron, but I hate what he's done to this country more. When he finally pisses off to a happy retirement, we're fucked if we're not properly prepared. Marches like this need to continue, as do the direct actions that see us say enough is enough. #Boris2020 doesn't bear thinking about, and demanding Dave's resignation alone won't stop that.Follow Michael on TwitterREAD: Here's Why You Should Give a Shit About the Panama Papers