GMB union caves in to bosses’ pressure
The recent battle between a major logistics company and its “self-employed” drivers provides valuable lessons for the whole labour movement.
The new British disorder
Brexit has brought all the contradictions in the UK economy to the surface. British capitalism is facing a special crisis of stagnant productivity and terminal decline. This is taking its toll on the working class.
French yellow vests: overthrow the government!
A mass grassroots movement has exploded onto the scene in France, aimed squarely against the Macron government. The left must help to give this radical movement a political expression.
Permanent Revolution in Latin America
In this talk from the recent Revolution Festival, Jorge Martin discusses a new book co-authored by himself and John Roberts, which explores the application of Leon Trotsky’s theory of permanent revolution to the experiences of Latin America.
RMT meeting in Sheffield calls for nationalisation and solidarity
A recent public meeting organised by the RMT rail union in Sheffield saw strong support for nationalisation of the railways and for the strikes taking place in defence of passenger safety.
Knife crime epidemic: the symptom of a rotten system
Violent crime is on the up: the impact of society’s stagnation and a blight on working class communities. But more police on the streets is not the solution.
Britain’s land privatisation scandal
Britain’s land has been sold off to private speculators and property developers, who leave it lying empty, despite the urgent need for housing. A Labour government must nationalise the land.
Protestors shut down NatWest: homes for people – not profits!
Britain’s banks are adding pressure on the most vulnerable in society, forcing landlords to discriminate against those receiving housing benefits. Nationalise the banks and the big landlords!
Labour members vote no confidence in Blairite MP
Angela Smith, the right-wing Labour MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge, has received a no confidence vote from members of her CLP. This is why we need mandatory reselection.
Militant industrial action sweeps the Wirral
Car industry workers in the Wirral have walked out of work spontaneously in protest against job cuts. The whole of the labour movement must get behind this struggle.
Women’s suffrage and class struggle
One century ago, women in Britain voted for the first time. Natasha Sorrell discusses the movement of the Suffragettes and their fight for the right to vote.
PCS: Preparing a battle over pay
PCS members in the civil service are fighting a pay struggle against the Tory government. If successful, this could inspire other low-paid workers to take action.