Unite and Labour: defend Corbyn and fight for socialism
Unite the Union has an enormous influence inside the Labour Party. It should use this to kick out the Blairites and push for bold socialist policies.
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Italian crisis threatens to engulf Europe
An extremely unstable government has been cobbled together in Italy. But this could fall apart and sink at any point, threatening to pull the rest of Europe down with it.
Trump’s wrecking ball to the world order
The US President’s explosive strategy in terms of foreign policy is a reflection of – and a contributing factor towards – the collapse of the existing global status quo.
The migrant crisis and Fortress Europe
Joan Claravall from Spain looks at the horrific crisis facing those who are fleeing to Europe from war and poverty. But European leaders are all trying to pass the buck.
Socialism or barbarism: 1.5 million destitute in Britain
Tory austerity and the never-ending crisis of capitalism are pushing millions of people into dire conditions in Britain.
NHS at 70: on life support
70 years on from its inception, the NHS is facing an existential crisis due to Tory austerity and privatisation. The only alternatives now are socialism or barbarism.
Labour4Clause4 campaign begins to make its mark
The Labour4Clause4 campaign is busy on all fronts, from the trade unions to the Labour Party, pushing for the restoration of the original Clause IV.
Leadership humiliated at Unison national conference
There are stirrings inside Unison, Britain’s largest public sector union, as grassroots members demand a fighting stance.
Tory ‘dinosaur’ blocks upskirting bill
The disgusting actions of Tory MPs recently have served to confirm that they really are the representatives of a rotten capitalist establishment.
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Trump and China: a trade war the bourgeois can get behind
Trump’s latest tariffs on Chinese goods threaten to escalate and destabilise an already fragile situation.
Grenfell inquiry: we won’t forget this crime
Those responsible for the Grenfell murder are desperately seeking to defer the blame. But we must not let them get away with this.