Labour Roots launches in Leeds
The Labour Party leadership is touring the country in order to build enthusiasm and mobilise activists in advance of a general election. Last weekend’s launch event highlights the potential for our movement.
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Probation privatisation fails – but the fight isn’t over yet
The Tories have been forced into another embarrassing U-turn, with the government partially reversing the disastrous privatisation of probation services. Labour and the unions need to fight for full public ownership.
Revolution 2019: a three-day festival of Marxist ideas
Tickets are now available for this year’s Revolution festival, where we’ll be commemorating Britain’s revolutionary history. Book your place now!
Local elections in Ireland: where next?
Recent elections in Ireland have seen a surge in support for the Greens and a continuing stagnation for the country’s two historically dominant parties. The ruling class is full of pessimism about the stability of their system.
London school stands up to management bullying
Teachers in East London have taken action against school management and their bullying tactics. Union leaders should follow this example and fightback against attempts to undermine teachers and education.
Grassroots rebellion as left win UCU election by a landslide
With this year’s congress of the UCU in full swing, the left are celebrating a big victory in the recent election for general secretary. The union’s new leader now has a clear mandate for militant action going forward.
Lessons of the European elections: general election the only way forward
In the wake of the European election results, the Blairites are ramping up the pressure on Corbyn to back a second referendum. But only a general election and a socialist Labour government can solve the problems facing workers and youth.
Time’s up for May – now to kick out the rest of the Tories!
Nobody will be sad to see Theresa May go. But ultimately she is just another Tory representative of the broken capitalist system. We need to kick out all the Tories and fight for a socialist Labour government.
Labour Party conference: model motions for socialist policies
We present here Socialist Appeal’s suggested motions for Labour members to raise in their local parties in advance of this year’s conference. If passed, these policies will be an important step forward in the fight for socialism.
PCS conference debates way forward for pay struggle
Delegates from the civil servants union have been meeting in Brighton this week for the annual PCS conference. The questions of the pay campaign and the Labour Party dominated the discussion.
Labour must oppose imperialism – not protect its criminals
Labour activists have called on shadow defence secretary Nia Griffiths to stand down after she endorsed a Tory pledge to defend army personnel against prosecution. Labour must fight against imperialism, its institutions, and its warmongers.
British Steel crisis: Nationalise now!
Thousands of jobs are under threat in the UK’s steel industry as a result of British Steel’s collapse. We need immediate nationalisation – with no compensation to the capitalist vultures.