Cancer and Capita: NHS outsourcing disaster deepens
Yet another outsourcing scandal has surfaced – this time potentially putting thousands of lives at risk. Privatisation and profit must be eliminated from our NHS.
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The Marxist position on immigration
The issue of immigration has been central to the Brexit debate. Unfortunately, some on the left have pandered to anti-immigration sentiments. Marxists must call for workers’ unity, organisation, and internationalism.
The BBC and Venezuela: bias and lies
A coup attempt is in full-swing in Venezuela, orchestrated from Washington. As ever, supposedly ‘objective’ media outlets such as the BBC are softening up public opinion for this imperialist intervention.
Venezuela: where next for Trump’s coup?
US imperialism is continuing to tighten the screws on the Maduro government in their attempt to bring about regime change. But the revolutionary masses in Venezuela are resisting this coup.
Which way forward in the fight against outsourcing?
Struggles of outsourced workers have taken place in universities across London in the recent period. Students can and should play an important role in supporting these campaigns. But what strategy is needed to succeed?
Council cuts: a voice from the frontline
Northamptonshire County Council hit the headlines last year after it was announced that the local authority was facing bankruptcy. We spoke to a council worker, who revealed the harsh reality of this crisis.
Britain’s housing crisis – the free market has failed
The profit system has demonstrably failed to solve the desperate shortage of housing in the UK. We need a Labour government with a socialist housing policy to build homes for ordinary people, not speculators.
US tightens the noose on Venezuela: will the coup succeed?
US imperialist intervention in Venezuela is escalating by the day. The Trump administration is ramping up the pressure in an attempt to bring about regime change. This coup must be fought through revolutionary means.
Packed London meeting says: Hands off Venezuela!
Anti-imperialist campaigners have mobilised in Britain against the US intervention taking place in Venezuela. The whole labour movement must condemn this attempted coup.
No recovery in sight for UK high streets
2018 was a devastating year for British retailers, with the collapse of many household names. The period ahead offers little respite.
Brexit: British establishment have lost control
Last night’s votes in parliament have done nothing to break the Brexit deadlock. Only the election of a socialist Labour government can offer a way out of the impasse.
Sheffield council plans shine a light on UK housing crisis
Britain’s housing shortage has become a source of enormous profits for parasitic landlords and fat-cat developers. Labour needs a bold socialist programme to solve this crisis.