Britain: a country turned upside down – part three
In the final part of our analysis of political developments in Britain, we look at the contradictory pressures that a Corbyn government will face. We need a bold socialist alternative.
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Violent crime: a plague on working class communities
More police numbers aren’t the cure to the recent epidemic of knife and gun crime on the streets of London. We need a revolutionary socialist alternative.
Transport for London on the ropes – fightback needed
Transport for London (TfL) faces renewed funding attacks from the Tory government. Two transport workers look at what this means for TfL workers and for Londoners who rely on the public transport system.
Paramedics: papering over the cracks
Stephen Agnew interviews an NHS paramedic and uncovers the shocking truth about the extent of the crisis in our health service as a result of Tory cuts and under-funding.
Britain: a country turned upside down – part two
In the second of a three-part analysis of political developments in Britain, we look at the perspectives for the Labour Party. A Corbyn government is on the horizon. But it will face sabotage and threats from day one.
Racist election leaflet exposes real face of the Tories
A Romford resident reports on the latest attempt by the Tories to whip up xenophobia. We must use the upcoming local elections to kick out these racists and their austerity policies.
Britain: a country turned upside down – part one
In the first of a three-part analysis of political developments in Britain, we look at the crisis of British capitalism and its reflection in society – as seen by the Brexit vote, the rise of strikes, and the anger against the establishment.
No more Blairite sabotage – #EnoughisEnough
After a brief hibernation, the Blairites have begun to resurface, once again creating an outcry over nothing. A spate of hysterical attacks against Corbyn in the past fortnight shows why mandatory reselection remains a necessary demand.
Momentum in Wales votes to reinstate Clause IV
Socialist Appeal supporters in South Wales report from the recent AGM of Welsh Labour Grassroots, where an enthusing discussion took place around the restoration of Labour’s socialist clause.
No light at the end of the tunnel for May
May and Hammond are beaming with delight having secured a transitional Brexit agreement and thanks to improved economic growth figures. But the Tories have no cause for celebration. They are still hurtling towards a cliff-edge.
Capitalism is killing Britain’s high streets
John Russell comments on the latest wave of high street closures taking place across the country, as household names find themselves squeezed from all sides. As per usual, it is the working class who are forced to pay.
Liverpool says: No child will go hungry!
Daniel Harris of the Liverpool Marxists reports from a rally against the latest Tory austerity measures to be announced: cuts to free school meals that will effect a million children.