Battle heats up in PCS Left
Malicious lies are being spread in a dirty attempt to influence the outcome of the nomination elections inside PCS Left Unity. Members should vote for the Socialist View slate to secure a democratic, fighting union
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Mike Leigh’s ‘Peterloo’: rebellion and repression
Felix Lighter reviews the latest offering by British director Mike Leigh, who provides a shocking and emotional portrayal of the infamous massacre that took place in Manchester almost two centuries ago.
Tory ‘fairness’: millions for royalty; cuts for millions
Recent comments by a Tory politician in Scotland have underlined the establishment’s hypocrisy. Whilst the Royal Family receives vast sums in state handouts, the poorest families are being punished with austerity.
Osborne’s Evening Standard vs the unions
The establishment and their media mouthpieces are lining up to attack railway and Tube workers in London. The unions must stand firm in the face of this assault.
Capitalism’s wealth gap grows
Inequality continues to rise, as the mega-rich get richer and the working class is forced to pay for capitalism’s never-ending crisis.
Donald Trump and the migrant caravan
The US President has poured scorn on the attempts of Honduran migrants to make their way to the USA, asserting that they will be met with force. But threats and repression will not deter those desperately seeking to survive.
Don’t be fooled: the era of austerity isn’t over
After a decade of cuts, the Tory Prime Minister and Chancellor have both promised an end to austerity. But the continuing crisis of British – and world – capitalism makes this pledge ring hollow.
Universal Credit causing universal despair
The Chancellor’s latest Budget threw extra funding at the Universal Credit system to try and mitigate against its disastrous effects. But this money will not plug the multiple holes in this sinking ship.
Brazil: how could a far-right demagogue win the election?
The elections in Brazil on Sunday have brought to power Jair Bolsonaro, the far-right candidate, who promises to launch a full on assault against the working class. How was this reactionary figure able to win?
Power to the workers: precarious workers rise up
Couriers, cleaners, and Uber drivers took to the streets of London today to demand decent pay and conditions. Militant and united action like this is needed across the labour movement to put an end to exploitation.
Tories vs Labour: the past and the future
A study into Britain’s major political parties has confirmed what most will already know: the Tories are an aging party in decline; Corbyn’s Labour, a party driven by the dynamism of the youth.
Fukuyama’s second thoughts: “socialism ought to come back”
Neoconservative Francis Fukuyama once proclaimed the triumph of liberal capitalism and the “end of history”. But events have forced him to swallow his words.