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.
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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.
Sensationalist TV and the demonisation of the working class
The recent scandal that has engulfed The Jeremy Kyle Show has lifted the lid on the worst practices of elitist TV producers, who exploit the poor and vulnerable for the sake of cheap entertainment. We need public television made by the working class, for the working class.
Labour must set its sights higher than the Preston Model
The ‘Preston Model’ is being pushed by some on the left as a way for local councils to manage in an age of austerity and build ‘municipal socialism’. But instead, Labour must fight the cuts and nationalise the monopolies.
Labour energy nationalisation plans face big business backlash
The recent announcement by Labour that they would re-nationalise the country’s electricity and gas networks has been met with fierce resistance by the bosses. These fat cats must not receive a penny of compensation.
The Green New Deal: system change or saving the system?
Across the world, a new generation of activists is demanding urgent and radical action to stop climate change. But is the demand for a Green New Deal the solution to capitalism’s climate crisis?
Theresa May: damned if she goes; damned if she doesn’t
Theresa May’s days as Prime Minister are numbered. Conservative MPs are plotting how to rid themselves of their lame duck leader. Whatever the outcome, the Tory meltdown is set to accelerate.
Rich list shows growing divide
The latest list of Britain’s billionaires illustrates why we need a socialist Labour government. Whilst pay and living conditions are stagnant for the many, the super-rich few are getting richer.
PCS AGS election: Baugh defeated by John Moloney
Results of the internal elections inside PCS were announced last week. Independent Left candidate John Moloney has won the race for the position of Assistant General Secretary. Now the left must unite for the battles ahead.
Thousands turnout to demand freedom for Palestine
Last Saturday, activists from across the country took to the streets in London in solidarity with the oppressed people of Palestine. Socialist Appeal supporters were present, calling for a socialist solution to the crisis in the Middle East.
The Brexit Party: Labour must become the real anti-establishment party
Farage’s new party have shot ahead in the polls, taking advantage of the Tory meltdown and the anger that exists towards the Westminster establishment. Labour must respond with bold socialist policies.