Privatisation and profit pile pressure on students
Cost-cutting and a lack of quality control at exam boards have led to a number of errors that are placing enormous stresses on students’ lives.
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Brexiteer revolt leaves May’s government in the balance
The resignation of Brexit-supporting ministers David Davis and Boris Johnson has left Theresa May hanging by a thread. Only the threat of a Corbyn government now keeps the Tory Prime Minister in power.
Money making threatens music festival fun
Profit-seeking festival organisers are emptying people’s wallets – and often endangering lives.
Unite policy conference: attempting to square the circle
The debates at Unite conference this week demonstrate the seemingly insoluble problems facing the working class. From Brexit to automation: only a bold socialist alternative can offer a way forward.
Donald Trump and the world
Across the world, the US President is pouring oil upon an already-raging fire. His arrogant, egotistical behaviour reflects the greed and madness of the capitalist system that has produced him.
The relevance of Clause IV to trade unionists today
Labour4Clause4 campaign supporters hosted a fringe meeting at the Unite conference this week, explaining the importance of the demand for nationalisation in meeting the challenges facing workers today.
Mexico: AMLO vote marks new period of class struggle
The victory for Andrés Manuel López Obrador and his MORENA party in the recent Mexican elections is a huge blow against the ruling class and imperialism.
USA: Left-wing underdog beats Democratic machine
The massive victory for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in the recent Democratic primary in New York has raised the hopes of many socialists in America. But can the Left really take over the Democratic Party?
Clause IV comes close at Unite conference
Delegates at Unite policy conference voted narrowly yesterday to reject the restoration of Clause IV. But there was still strong support amongst union activists for the demand for a socialist Labour Party.
Why Labour must nationalise the monopolies
The economy is dominated by a handful of giant profiteering corporations. In order to take back control, a Labour government would need to nationalise these banks and big businesses.
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.
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.