Rumbling in the RCN over pay deal scandal
Questions are being raised over the RCN leadership’s role in the rotten pay deal being presented to nurses and other healthcare workers.
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Catalonia: to achieve the republic, we must make the revolution!
Today is the National Day of Catalonia. We publish here the latest editorial from Revolució: magazine of the International Marxist Tendency in Catalonia, which provides a balance sheet of the political situation in Catalonia and the rest of the Spanish state, and explains the tasks ahead for the left wing of the Republican movement.
Labour conference fringe meeting: Bring back Clause IV!
The Labour4Clause4 campaign invites supporters to its fringe meeting at this year’s Labour conference to discuss the bold socialist measures that a Corbyn government needs to fight for.
Frank Field resignation: no tears shed on Merseyside
A local Labour member paints a picture of the real mood on Merseyside in the wake of the Blairite MP’s resignation from the Labour whip.
Journalists targeted for asking too many questions
The recent arrest of investigative journalists in Northern Ireland shows what is really meant by the “free press” under capitalism.
Corbyn retreat won’t placate the haters
Appeasement by Labour’s leading body won’t stop the attacks on Corbyn from the Blairites and the establishment.
May’s Africa visit: dire dancing and desperation
Theresa May’s recent visit to a trio of African states has highlighted the decline of British imperialism and the crisis facing the capitalist class as the Brexit cliff edge looms.
Britain’s prison crisis: another privatisation mess
The utter failure of a privatised prison in Birmingham demonstrates why we need nationalisation.
Alun Morgan (1949-2018): friend and comrade
We are sad to announce the death of comrade Alun Morgan, an active supporter of Socialist Appeal, who passed away recently.
UCU pay strike ballot: vote Yes to action!
Following on from the massive strike over pensions earlier this year, UCU members are set to vote on whether to take action over pay. We say: vote Yes and unite the struggles!
Morandi bridge collapse: the Italian Grenfell
The fatal collapse of the Morandi bridge in Genoa, Italy, demonstrates once again how – under capitalism – the profits of the few come before the lives and safety of the many.
Turkey at a precipice – revolutionary events on the horizon
Turkey is facing a deep economic crisis, set in motion by a clash between the ‘strongmen’ of Trump and Erdogan. But this dispute was merely the spark to a pile of combustible material.