Extinction Rebellion and Heathrow: mass action needed to stop climate change
Extinction Rebellion activists have attempted to shutdown Heathrow in protest against the airport’s expansion. Only mass mobilisation, not stunts, can stop climate change.
Britain’s constitutional crisis: capitalism’s sham democracy exposed
The Prime Minister has suspended Parliament. The Queen gave permission. MPs objected. The decision is being challenged in the courts. All of this shambles reveals how rotten Britain’s state institutions really are.
Yellowhammer report highlights Tory chaos
MPs forced the government to publish the ‘Yellowhammer’ report, leaked last month. This fiasco reveals the crisis engulfing Downing Street. Inside or outside of the EU, it is the working class who will be made to pay under the Tories.
Labour movement must fight the far right with class-based action
Manchester Socialist Appeal supporters were confronted by fascist thugs at a recent Labour rally. The labour movement must organise around clear socialist demands to fightback against the far right.
Inspiring British Airways pilot strike shows that unity is strength
Airline pilots over the last decade have seen consistent attacks on their terms and conditions. Recent strikes at BA and Ryanair show that pilots have now reached their limits. Solidarity with striking pilots.
Corbyn at the TUC: Labour must fight on class lines
At last week’s TUC congress, Corbyn gave a speech on the battle to remove the Tories. Labour’s strategy will be “the biggest people-powered campaign we’ve ever seen”. On a bold class programme, Labour can win a general election.
For revolutionary change, not climate change!
Millions of young people have organised to demand action against climate change, a result of capitalism’s insatiable need for profit. The labour movement must give support. Only the socialist transformation of society can solve this crisis.
Science Museum Group workers strike for a living wage
Members of Prospect union in the Science Museum group have been on strike over wages, with minimum hourly rates falling significantly below the real living wage whilst directors’ salaries have grown substantially. Socialist Appeal pledges solidarity!
Science Museum Group workers strike for a living wage
Members of Prospect union in the Science Museum group have been on strike over wages, with minimum hourly rates falling significantly below the real living wage whilst directors’ salaries have grown substantially. Socialist Appeal pledges solidarity!
Bury buried: 130 years of history destroyed
The expulsion of Bury F.C. by the EFL is part of a broader trend of financial insecurity as club owners gamble to maximise profits. Until they are taken under fans’ control, historic clubs and their fans will continue to suffer.
Reselection battles begin: Kick out the Blairites!
After losing her trigger ballot, Diana Johnson, MP for Hull North, faces the first selection process under new rules. If Blairite MPs genuinely represented their members, they would have nothing to fear. Their howls of ‘unfair’ show the truth.
Broke: Documenting austerity’s savage effects
The recent BBC documentary “Broke” provides a sober reflection on the savage effects of auserity, introducing us to hard working people struggling to get by. Despite its powerful message, however, it provides no solution to the crisis of austerity.