LGBT repression in Brunei highlights establishment hypocrisy
Recent events in Brunei, a dictatorship propped up by British imperialism, have once again demonstrated how the liberal values of the capitalist class are nothing more than a facade.
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The Assange arrest: Blairites run to the support of imperialism
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was arrested last week in London, with a warrant put out by the US for his extradition. Assange’s case has become yet another stick for the Labour right wing to cynically hit Corbyn with.
A bleak outlook for world capitalism
All the latest figures from the global economy are pointing in the wrong direction. A growing sense of alarm is developing amongst the capitalist class. It is time to put their system out of its misery.
No to privatisation! Stop killing our NHS!
Another privatisation scandal in the NHS has demonstrated once again how the Tories and the bosses are determined to dismantle our healthcare system. The unions and Labour must organise a fightback.
College lecturers out on strike in West Midlands
UCU members in further education have taken action over pay, as part of a fight against austerity and attacks. This must be linked to a political struggle – against the Tories and for a socialist Labour government.
Where next for the student climate strikes?
Today marks the latest international day of action for the student climate strike movement. The task ahead is to channel the energy and radicalism of the strikes into the labour movement and fight for a socialist alternative.
Britain’s Brexit purgatory – will it ever end?
The Prime Minister has bought herself some time with another Brexit deadline extension. But workers and youth cannot afford to suffer any more of this chaos. We need a general election and a socialist Labour government now!
Football’s racism crisis – real action needed now!
A series of recent incidents have once again brought attention to the serious problem of racism in football stadiums. Fans must organise to take back control of their clubs and boot out racism.
Review: ‘Us’ – revealing the ugly truth of class society
Through the medium of the horror genre, Jordan Peele’s latest picture provides an explicit critique of capitalism and class society. But a potentially powerful political message is blunted by a convoluted and confused plot.
Defend Jackie Walker – stop the witch hunt!
Recent events have demonstrated that the Blairite smear campaign over anti-Semitism shows no signs of dying down. Socialists must stand firm against these McCarthyite attacks.
Manchester day school: Remembering Britain’s radical history
Socialist Appeal supporters in Manchester report on the inspiring Peterloo day school that took place last weekend, with a range of talks and discussions exploring Britain’s history of class struggle.
The Immigration Bill and the need for a socialist migration policy
Despite tearing themselves to pieces over Brexit, the Tories are still attempting to push through new xenophobic laws on immigration in order to appease their base. Labour must counter this with a socialist and internationalist alternative.