Labour4Clause4 roadshow kicks off
Last weekend saw the launch of the 2019 Labour4Clause4 Roadshow, which got off to successful start with two meetings in Bedlington and Redcar.
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Outsourced workers take action in London
Support staff at the Ministry of Justice and Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy have organised and gone on strike over pay and conditions. Say no to outsourcing! Bring all workers back in house!
The relevance of Clause IV: a reply to Owen Jones
Rob Sewell responds to Owen Jones’ assertion that we need a new version of Clause IV – Labour’s historic commitment to common ownership and socialism. The original Clause IV is more relevant now than ever.
Hands Off Venezuela! Mobilise against the imperialist coup!
A coup attempt is underway in Venezuela, backed by US imperialism. The labour movement internationally must respond to condemn this imperialist intervention and support the revolutionary masses in Venezuela.
Enfield North Labour votes to fight the cuts
Local Labour members in Enfield North CLP in London have passed a motion calling on Labour councillors to oppose all cuts. This should act as catalyst for a Labour-led movement against austerity across the country.
US-China trade war: where is it heading?
The ongoing trade conflict between the USA and China will not subside any time soon. The current protectionist battle is merely a harbinger of greater tensions and instability in world relations.
Labour4Clause4 roadshow – coming to a town near you!
The Labour4Clause4 campaign is touring the country, gathering momentum in the months leading up to this year’s Labour Party conference. Help restore Clause 4 – Labour’s commitment to socialism!
USA: workers should shut down capitalism
The US government remains shutdown as the standoff between President Trump and the Democrats continues. The working class should use their power to keep society running in their own interests.
Take the struggle to the streets – force a general election!
Despite a rollercoaster ride of a week, Theresa May is still clinging onto power. Labour must mobilise a mass movement to bring down the Tories and break the Brexit deadlock.
Washington moves towards “regime change” in Venezuela
US imperialism is preparing the ground for a coup d’état against the Maduro government. Workers of the world: defend the Bolivarian Revolution against imperialist aggression!
Tory cuts fuel education arms race
A toxic mixture of austerity, academies, and attacks on teachers have forced more and more children to rely on private tuition to paper over the cracks. But this is out of reach for many working class families.
May crushed and humiliated: chaos reigns
Theresa May’s government suffered an unprecedented defeat last night in the House of Commons. The ruling class has lost control. Only a socialist Labour government can offer a way forward.