Parasitic landlords are profiting from scarcity, as rents spiral out of control. Tenants are being pushed into a desperate situation – or even out onto the streets. To solve the housing crisis, we need expropriation and socialist planning.
Former ‘Newsnight’ host Emily Maitlis has rocked the boat by accusing the Tories of influencing political coverage at the BBC. In truth, however, the whole mainstream media acts as a mouthpiece for the ruling class. We need a workers’ media.
Following a summer of record temperatures and low rainfall, large parts of the country now officially face a drought. This crisis is years in the making – the product of privatisation and profiteering. We say: nationalise the water monopolies!
Journalists in the NUJ have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action at one of Britain’s biggest media outlets, Reach PLC. With the class struggle spreading to the media, the establishment is no doubt fearful of where this could lead.
A mass fightback against the ruling class’ attacks is beginning, with strikes and grassroots movements building. To win, workers and youth must be armed with a militant strategy, bold socialist policies, and a clear revolutionary perspective.
The latest economic predictions from the Bank of England provide a foreboding warning of the inflation and austerity that lies ahead for the working class in Britain. Only bold socialist policies can combat this capitalist catastrophe.
A recent report from the Low Pay Commission reveals how impotent watchdogs and regulators are when it comes to stopping criminal treatment of workers by the bosses. Instead, workers must trust only in their own strength.
With the Tories in turmoil, and the class struggle sharpening, the Labour leadership is straining to prove what a safe pair of hands it would be for the capitalists. It is clear whose side Keir Starmer is on: that of the bosses, not the workers.
With catastrophe looming for millions this winter, calls are growing for non-payment of energy bills. To succeed, such moves must be linked to mass action, and a bold programme of nationalisation and socialist planning.
The opening ceremony for the 2022 Commonwealth Games takes place tonight in Birmingham. Establishment politicians have raised expectations about what the Games will offer. But they and their bankrupt system cannot deliver on these promises.
In her bid to become the next Tory leader and PM, Liz Truss has pledged to bring in a host of new anti-union legislation. Trade union leaders have responded defiantly. This must be matched with militant struggle and bold united action.
The much-awaited Forde report has been released, revealing the sabotage undertaken by the Labour right wing against Corbyn and his supporters. The left must learn from this episode: there can be no compromise with these class enemies.