Support the struggle for safe schools!
In our latest episode of Marxist Voice, we’re joined again by Natasha Sorrell – a teacher and NEU activist – to discuss the ongoing battle between the teachers and Tories over the reopening of schools.
Rent strike wave set to hit UK universities: Fight for free education!
Students across the country are mobilising for a mass rent strike movement this term. Under pressure, university bosses are offering concessions. Activists must fight for full refunds, free education, and democratic control.
Food poverty in Britain: School meals scandal reveals depth of the crisis
Public outrage over the meagre rations offered to hungry children, along with the recent intervention by Unicef, have again brought the burning issue of UK food poverty to the fore. Capitalism cannot feed those in need.
Unison general secretary elections: A personal message from Paul Holmes
Grassroots candidate Paul Holmes achieved an amazing result in the recent elections for Unison general secretary. We publish here a message from Paul, thanking his supporters and looking to the struggles ahead.
NHS catastrophe: Tories have blood on their hands
The NHS is facing the worst crisis in its history. As COVID cases surge, the ravaged healthcare system is struggling to cope, due to years of Tory austerity and privatisation. We need socialist policies to save our NHS.
Unison election: Potential for a historic left victory revealed
Results from the Unison general secretary election show the enormous potential strength of the left, if united. The left wing must now look ahead and fight for a majority on the union NEC – a key step in transforming the labour movement.
British Gas: Support striking workers and fight for nationalisation!
Today, British Gas workers are concluding a five-day strike over pay and conditions. But energy company bosses are refusing to back down. The labour movement must demand nationalisation of the Big Six.
Happy New Year – for some
As 2021 begins, Alan Woods looks at the state of the world. While a few billionaires enrich themselves, most are trapped between the pandemic and poverty. The working class are beginning to stretch their muscles in preparation for the battles to come.
Trump’s “insurrection” and the chaos of US bourgeois democracy
This week, a mob of Trump supporters invaded Capitol Hill. These dramatic events are exposing the total impasse of US capitalism. But the real insurrection must come from the working class: the only force that can transform society.
Demand an immediate Labour Party recall conference!
The situation inside Labour is at an impasse. The right wing are attacking grassroots members, carrying out suspensions and banning democratic discussion. Only an immediate national conference can resolve this crisis.
London mayoral elections: Conspiracy theorist gaining ground
Londoners will go to the polls this May for the city’s mayoral elections. Sadiq Khan is the outright favourite. But reactionary charlatan Brian Rose has won support through demagogic appeals. Workers need a real, class-based solution.
Struggle for safe schools: Teacher backlash forces another Tory U-turn
Since the start of the pandemic, the Tories have ignored teachers regarding making schools safe, instead pushing to open schools in the interests of the bosses’ profits. Now the teachers have forced a retreat, thanks to mass militant action.