Tory NHS charges and the “hostile environment”
The recent example of a mother being handed a £6,000 bill for giving birth shows the horrifying impact of the Tories’ “hostile environment” policy towards migrants.
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John McDonnell promises to reverse austerity – but how?
John McDonnell, the shadow chancellor, has gone one better than his Tory counterpart’s promise to end austerity, pledging to reverse all cuts. But what economic measures will a Corbyn Labour government need to take?
Grenfell effigy culprits arrested – but the real criminals are still free
Six people have been arrested in connection with a sick video showing a model of Grenfell tower being burnt. But those responsible for the actual Grenfell fire have never faced justice.
‘Lest we forget’: Poppy Appeal hysteria and hypocrisy
As the centenary anniversary of the WWI armistice approaches, the British establishment are going into overdrive to whip up a mood of ‘patriotism’. But the real lesson to remember is that capitalism equals war.
Theresa May’s desperate appeal to Labour voters
With the system in crisis and Labour’s popularity on the rise, the Tory leader is frantically scrabbling around in a vain attempt to gain support from working class voters.
Italian debt crisis haunts Europe
A crunch point is approaching in the ongoing saga surrounding the highly-indebted Italian economy. This could spark a revival of the dormant euro crisis.
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
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.