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The latest census figures have revealed a drop in support for Christianity, highlighting the diminishing influence of the Church. This has important implications for the class struggle, representing a blow to the capitalist establishment.
The NHS is in the midst of a deep crisis. Chaos is unfolding in A&Es, with record-breaking wait times. This catastrophe has been a long time coming – the result of years of austerity and privatisation. But health workers are fighting back.
Economists are predicting doom and gloom for British capitalism, with the working class paying the price. With the Tories in crisis, and Starmer’s Labour committed to austerity, workers must prepare for battle.
Striking ambulance workers are taking a stand against attacks on their pay and conditions. We spoke to workers at the picket lines, who are ready to fight tooth and nail for victory and the future of the NHS.
Students across the country are facing worsening living conditions, as revealed by the crisis of student housing. The only solution is the nationalisation of student housing, alongside democratic control of universities by students and staff.
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As 2022 draws to a close, we’re delighted to announce that we have exceeded our target of raising £200,000 to purchase our own office. This is a real milestone in the development of the Marxist tendency. Thank you to all that have contributed!
Nurses in the RCN have taken their first ever day of national strike action, to combat the severe crisis in the NHS. We spoke to nurses at picket lines across the country, who were determined to win their struggle against the bosses and the Tories.
Despite a barrage of attacks from the capitalist media, striking rail workers are determined to continue their struggle and beat the bosses. Joined by posties and nurses, Socialist Appeal supporters visited RMT pickets in solidarity.
Keir Starmer is trying to give his Labour Party a radical gloss by hinting at the abolition of the House of Lords and other possible reforms. But instead of constitutional tweaks, we need workers’ power to combat the crisis of capitalism.
Workers at the housing charity Shelter are out on strike, fighting against a real-terms pay cut. A Unite rep explained to Socialist Appeal the causes behind the strike and the mood amongst workers on the picket. Solidarity to their struggle!
The super-rich are set to enjoy a bumper lavish Christmas. Whilst they struggle to spend their vast fortunes, the rest of us are struggling with a cost-of-living catastrophe. After a year of growing class struggle, we look forward to a red 2023.