In 2017, Boris Johnson’s majority in Uxbridge and South Ruislip was halved. In this election, he could become the first sitting PM to lose his seat. Labour activists and the Brunel Marxist society are fighting to make this happen.
The Tories have made a shambolic start to their election campaign. The contempt shown to the victims of Grenfell and of the recent floods, the widespread racism and the string of lies and fabrications have shown them for who they are.
In exactly one month’s time, voters will go to the polls. As Labour’s campaign grows and gains, the Tories are going into full panic mode. Keep up the pressure! Fight the Johnson-Farage alliance with bold socialist policies!
Over 87% of British rail trains are owned by just three companies – the ROSCOs – which operate as a cartel monopoly. Profits have risen in the last few years whilst costs are passed on to the state and passengers. We need workers’ ownership.
Labour’s campaign has focussed on attacking the billionaires. The Tories have leapt to the defence of the super-rich, comparing Corbyn to Stalin for his “vindicitiveness” against “wealth creators”. And big business are opening their pockets to fund their Tory chums.
Tom Watson’s resignation surprised many. As the focal point of right-wing sabotage in the party, he criticised the likes of Chuka Umunna for ‘prematurely’ jumping ship. His premature departure reflects the demoralisation of the Blairite faction.
Following an NEC decision to prevent Chris Williamson from standing, he has chosen to run as an independent. The left must not let frustrations get in the way of the fight against the Tories.
Streatham CLP was a stronghold for the right wing. Since the departure of local MP Chuka Umunna, there has been a significant shift to the left. Now there is a left-wing candidate and members are mobilising to fight for a socialist Labour government.
Labour activists came out in force in Uxbridge and South Ruislip yesterday in the latest push to unseat Boris Johnson. In 2017, Johnson’s majority was halved. His seat is winnable. This energy must be maintained to boot Boris out of Number 10.
Trump recognises that a Conservative victory is a victory for US business. In particular, Big Pharma are circling, looking for a way in to our NHS. We call for a publicly owned and worker run NHS, free from these vultures.
Phase one of the Grenfell inquiry has been released. It shifts blame from the council and private companies to the Fire Brigade. Thousands still live in houses with flammable cladding. Only a socialist Labour government will put people before profit.
The general election campaign has begun and Labour are already gaining ground. While the Tory campaign stalls, Corbyn is going on the attack against the billionaire elite. With a radical, class-based programme, we can win this election!