Universal credit causes universal misery
The Tories’ attempted changes to the welfare system are already unravelling. Labour must commit to fighting all austerity.
July 2018
Trump’s UK visit: so much for the “special relationship”
The fawning behaviour towards Trump exhibited by Theresa May and the rest of the British establishment demonstrates how far the UK has fallen on the world stage following Brexit.
Massive anti-Trump demo shows real balance of forces in society
The huge protests against Trump last week are a sign of the political direction Britain is heading in.
Fight Trump – fight capitalism!
Thousands will protest across the country today against the US President’s visit. But to tackle Trump, we must tackle the rotten system that has produced him.
IMTV: From abortion rights to feminist strikes
In the latest episode of IMTV, activists from Socialist Appeal discusses the fight for women’s liberation: from the struggles of the Suffragettes 100 years ago, to the #MeToo movement today.
Donald Trump and the hypocrisy of the liberals
Trump’s UK visit this week will draw thousands onto the streets in opposition to his disgusting policies. But many of these are just a crude continuation of his liberal predecessors.
Durham Miners’ Gala: Time to put socialism back on agenda
This weekend, hundreds of thousands of workers and trade unionists will gather at the Durham Miners’ Gala. This platform should be used by the leaders of the labour movement to raise the ideas of socialism.
Build the campaign for Clause 4 in the RMT
Brendan Kelly of the RMT discusses what union activists can do to help in the fight for a socialist Labour government.
Privatisation and profit pile pressure on students
Cost-cutting and a lack of quality control at exam boards have led to a number of errors that are placing enormous stresses on students’ lives.
Brexiteer revolt leaves May’s government in the balance
The resignation of Brexit-supporting ministers David Davis and Boris Johnson has left Theresa May hanging by a thread. Only the threat of a Corbyn government now keeps the Tory Prime Minister in power.
Money making threatens music festival fun
Profit-seeking festival organisers are emptying people’s wallets – and often endangering lives.
Unite policy conference: attempting to square the circle
The debates at Unite conference this week demonstrate the seemingly insoluble problems facing the working class. From Brexit to automation: only a bold socialist alternative can offer a way forward.