Fear and loathing at Tory Party conference
The Prime Minister’s desperate defence of capitalism in her Tory conference speech reveals the terror amongst the ruling class about the prospect of a radical Corbyn government.
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Labour conference 2018: Grassroots emboldened
The Blairites were in full retreat in Liverpool this week. By contrast, the confidence of the Corbyn movement was on display throughout: in the motions passed and in the militant speeches of left-wing MPs.
John McDonnell: Clause IV “more relevant than ever”
The shadow chancellor’s endorsement of the old Clause IV is a welcome step forward. Labour must now firmly commit itself to a bold socialist programme. Nationalisation without compensation!
Corbynomics: the many vs the few
Jeremy Corbyn and John McDonnell have made a number of bold and much-welcomed pledges in order to fix the “broken economy”. But what kind of economic programme should a Labour government carry out?
Labour NEC puts the brakes on democratisation
Conservative elements within Labour’s ruling body are thwarting attempts to put more power in the hands of grassroots members.
Frank Field resignation: no tears shed on Merseyside
A local Labour member paints a picture of the real mood on Merseyside in the wake of the Blairite MP’s resignation from the Labour whip.
Corbyn retreat won’t placate the haters
Appeasement by Labour’s leading body won’t stop the attacks on Corbyn from the Blairites and the establishment.
May’s Africa visit: dire dancing and desperation
Theresa May’s recent visit to a trio of African states has highlighted the decline of British imperialism and the crisis facing the capitalist class as the Brexit cliff edge looms.
Britain’s prison crisis: another privatisation mess
The utter failure of a privatised prison in Birmingham demonstrates why we need nationalisation.
Blairites run to the rescue of the establishment
The ruling class in Britain is in a deep crisis. But instead of fighting to bring down the Tory government, the Labour right wing is doing their best to prop up the failed status quo.
London Young Labour: moving forward, but still held back
LYL is taking positive steps to turn outwards and link up with workers in struggle. But the organisation is still being held back by a lack of democratic political debate.
Tory cuts push local councils to the edge
The crisis engulfing Northamptonshire County Council demonstrates that local government has been cut to the bone by Tory austerity. Labour must step up and organise a fight back.