Recent events have shone a spotlight on the murky institution of the Monarchy. This reactionary feudal relic is a key pillar of the British establishment; a reserve weapon for the ruling class. The labour movement must demand its abolition.
Tory plans to slash the UK’s contribution to women’s health programmes globally have provoked a backlash from the ‘sensible’ wing of the establishment. But their concern is pure hypocrisy. Only socialist policies can provide liberation for women.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Tories have shown their disdain for the arts, allowing the country’s culture sector to flounder whilst lavishing big business with generous handouts. Only a socialist alternative can save our arts.
Football fans are increasingly coming into conflict with the billionaire owners of the big clubs. Protests have taken place against the increasing commercialisation of the game and the dominance of vested interests. To save the game, we need fan-ownership and control of all clubs.
Labour’s right-wing leadership continues to give its support to the reactionary Israeli state. Genuine internationalists must take up the struggle of the Palestinians, which includes the struggle against British imperialism.
The Tories’ new plans for the railways are designed to give the illusion of a return to British Rail. But beneath this new veneer, the same old capitalists are still set to profit. The labour movement must fight for full renationalisation of the system.
Adam Booth discusses the direction of Labour, and why we need to remove Starmer and transform the party from top to bottom.
A leaked report shows how the Tories have attempted to hide alarming data about the spread of the so-called ‘Indian variant’ in Britain. In their rush to get profits flowing, the Tories are again gambling with our lives.
More than 4,000 London bus drivers are to begin a series of strikes, in response to Metroline’s attempts to introduce ‘remote sign-on’. The labour movement must offer its solidarity, and fight for public ownership and control of the network.
The Tories have adopted a “wait and see” attitude to the spread of the Indian variant. This is yet another case of the government placing the interests of big business before public health. Only socialist planning can put an end to the pandemic.
The recent fire at New Providence Wharf in east London is a stark reminder of the thousands of homes that remain unsafe across the country. As ever, the Tories have put profits ahead of lives. We say: make the rich pay for this crisis!
Having struggled through the COVID catastrophe, heroic NHS staff are now working flat out to treat the millions on waiting lists. At the same time, private health providers are looking to profit from this crisis. We say: Nationalise the lot!