Civil war at UCU congress
Tensions are rife at the annual conference of the UCU, where union leaders are feeling the reverberations of the recent lecturers’ strike.
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RMT affiliation: Join Labour and put Corbyn in power!
Elected delegates from across the RMT union are meeting today to discuss whether to affiliate to Labour. We say: the time is right – vote to affiliate!
Ireland abortion referendum: a mighty blow against the Catholic Church
The massive vote to repeal the 8th amendment and introduce abortion rights marks another major turning point for all progressive forces in Ireland.
A very British coup?
How far would the establishment go to prevent a radical Labour government carrying out its programme?
Tory cuts put justice system at breaking point
This letter from a criminal defence lawyer graphically outlines the crisis facing Britain’s justice system as a result of cuts and privatisation.
Labour’s economic proposals: reform or revolution?
Labour’s ‘State of the Economy’ conference showed how far the Party has come in recent times – but also how far we have still to go.
Repeal the 8th! – Irish abortion referendum rattles the establishment
Voters in Ireland will have a chance on Friday to hit back against a key pillar of establishment.
Venezuela: Maduro wins presidential election – what next?
Despite imperialist meddling, workers, peasants, and the poor in Venezuela turned out to re-elect Nicolas Maduro as president. But the country’s crisis is far from resolved.
Hard choices over a hard border
After months of prevarication over Brexit, the Prime Minister is quickly running out of time. But all roads lead to ruin for May and the Tories.
US-China trade dispute: Trump’s recklessness deepens instability
The serious representatives of capitalism are petrified that the ongoing trade dispute between China and America could erupt into a full-blown economic war.
UK economy: a perfect storm
Amidst all the scandals and crises ensnaring May and the Tories, the latest economic figures are yet another cause for anxiety and distress for the Prime Minister.
Nationalisation: Why we need it
Socialist Appeal has released a new pamphlet making the case for nationalisation and the restoration of Clause 4. Buy your copy today!