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Tensions are rising between Russia and Ukraine, with western politicians and journalists warning of the threat of invasion. Putin’s jingoism has highlighted the weakness of US imperialism – and the inherent instability of world relations.
Tory ministers have announced that all COVID restrictions will soon be removed, with the public told to ‘learn to live with the virus’. But it is the working class who will suffer the consequences. We say: fight to put health before profits!
Teachers at Newham Sixth Form college in east London are continuing their strike against overwork, management bullying, and academisation. Meanwhile, students are mobilising in support of staff. We must build the fightback to defend education.
It is with enormous sadness that we announce the death of Steve Jones – a longstanding, leading comrade of Socialist Appeal, whose decades of sacrifice and dedication helped to build the organisation to where it is today. Rest in peace, comrade.
Keir Starmer has offered a warm welcome to recent Tory defector Christian Wakeford. Meanwhile, socialists are being purged from the party, and Jeremy Corbyn has not had the whip restored. Labour should be appealing to workers, not Tories.
In order to distract from the political crisis engulfing Downing Street, the Tories have made a move to cut BBC funding. Liberal outrage will not protect media integrity or jobs. Instead, the labour movement must fight for workers’ control.
After years of revolution and counter-revolution, the movement in Sudan is at a decisive juncture: either the masses organise to take power, or the reactionary junta will crush them. The question of leadership is vital.
Despite being hammered by inflation, Unison has failed to galvanise members in ballots over pay. Left activists must mobilise to win a majority in upcoming union elections, in order to launch a real struggle against the government and employers.
As household bills go through the roof, the bosses are showing how out of touch they are with the lives of ordinary people. Only nationalisation can solve Britain’s energy crisis.
The scene is set for potential united action across the education sector this term, with further strikes by UCU members in universities, and a planned national walkout of students called by the NUS. Activists must begin mobilising now.
Whilst Boris Johnson and the Tories are gripped by political crises, the working class is suffering from a huge squeeze in living standards, due to surging inflation and years of austerity. This is creating the conditions for explosive events.
Last weekend saw large protests across the country against the government’s latest repressive legislation – including new laws which seek to stir up racism and target refugees. We need a united fightback against the Tories and their system.