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Campaigning is currently underway in the Unison NEC elections, with a slate of grassroots activists standing. A sectarian approach by others, however, risks splitting the left vote. We urge union members to back #TimeForRealChange candidates.
Reports on whistleblowing website ‘Everyone’s Invited’ have revealed a toxic culture of sexism and misogyny in Britain’s schools, particularly prevalent in elite institutions – a reflection of the oppression intrinsic to capitalism.
Debates are taking place inside Black Lives Matter UK about how to take the movement forward. To advance the fight against racism, we need a united struggle based on class-based demands and a clear socialist programme.
As the crisis of capitalism deepens, the forces of Marxism are growing in Britain. This has allowed us to take on a number of new full-time staff over the past year. But now we need your help to expand into bigger offices. Please donate today!
Students at an academy in London have organised and walked out against management’s proposed racist changes in their school. As the establishment ramps up their ‘culture war’, young people are showing the way forward by fighting back.
Keir Starmer is rapidly losing support on both sides of the Labour Party. Nevertheless, pushed on by Blairites such as Peter Mandelson, he is ramping up the flag-waving and appeals to business. The left must mobilise to show Starmer the door.
Workers at Goodlord software company in London have been striking back against attackson wages and conditions. Their struggle is one that workers across the board are facing.The labour movement must offer their full solidarity and support.
Capitalist governments the world over are exploiting of the COVID-19 pandemic in order to curb civil liberties and clamp down on dissent. It is vital that the workers’ organisations fight back to defend these basic democratic rights.
Last Saturday, hundreds of activists from across the world met online for the Socialist Appeal philosophy day school, to discuss the revolutionary ideas of Marxism: the only ideas that can help us to understand the world – in order to change it.
Ex-prime minister David Cameron is in hot water over his attempts to use his government connections to bail out Greensill Capital. This is simply another reminder of the cosy relationship enjoyed between big business and the state.
Recent polling shows that Labour is heading for disaster in the upcoming May elections. At the same time, there is strong support for left-wing policies. It is time for the unions to flex their muscles and take the fight to the right.
Khaled Malachi reviews a recent film dramatising the life of Billie Holiday, which documents how state repression was used to crush the jazz singer and her defiant attitude towards the authorities.