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The Labour right wing is continuing its clearout of socialists from the party. The left is demoralised and in disarray. Yet workers and youth are moving into action. We need to build the forces of Marxism – in the unions and on the streets.
Workers are facing a ‘cost of living catastrophe’ over the coming months, with rapidly rising inflation. Already several unions are balloting for action over pay. What is needed is a coordinated struggle to take power out of the hands of the bosses.
Andy Southwark exposes the rotten institution of the monarchy and the role that it plays against socialism.
Following a two-year witch-hunt, Kirklees Council has shamefully sacked Unison president Paul Holmes. This disgraceful act will embolden employers to go on the offensive against trade union activists. A titanic fightback is needed.
The much-awaited report into Downing Street’s illicit lockdown gatherings has been defanged by the intervention of the Met Police. The establishment will always protect their own. Only the working class can deliver real justice.
In a cynical attempt to distract from his crises back home, Boris Johnson is whipping up hysteria around the ‘threat’ of a Russian invasion of Ukraine. Socialists must expose these lies – and the imperialist interests that hide behind them.
Contracted hospital workers in London have begun a two-week strike against employers Serco, demanding a real wage increase, pay equality, and an end to outsourcing. The trade unions must unite and fight to kick the profiteers out of our NHS.
It is the duty of left activists to defend Paul Holmes, the democratically-elected Unison President, who is facing a witch-hunt by the employers and union bureaucrats. Unfortunately, however, sectarian elements are aiding this victimisation.
50 years ago today, British soldiers opened fire on a civil rights demonstration in Derry, in the North of Ireland, killing 14 people. Only the struggle for a Socialist United Ireland can deliver justice for the victims of British imperialism.
Despite mounting pressure on all sides, the Prime Minister is stubbornly clinging on. But it is clear that the ruling class is looking to replace him. This is opening up a crisis for the whole establishment, preparing an explosive situation.
The NUS has called for a national student walkout on 2 March. And university lecturers are set to take further strike action this term. Activists must begin building for these immediately, to mobilise a mass movement to defend education.
Refuse workers in Coventry are escalating their struggle over pay. Despite facing stubborn opposition from their employers, the city council, the strikers remain determined to win. A victory here would be an inspiration for workers everywhere.