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Blairism responsible for growth of Nationalism
The mood for change in Scotland, the discontent Scottish people have for Westminster and Holyrood, is finding its expression in the rise in support for the Scottish Nationalist Party. However, the supplantation of bourgeois rule from London by a capitalist class closer to home will do nothing to change the fundamental conditions of ordinary working people.
London Underground Safety: Your lives at risk
The RMT is campaigning hard to defend Section 12 of the fire precautions act that was recommended following the Kings Cross Fire of 1985. The government is determined to water down the legislation, which the efforts by RMT-sponsored MP's has thus far prevented.
Brown’s budget – tax cuts for the rich
The announced income tax cuts in reality are being taken back by increased tax rates for some of the poorest households while the richest income earners would benefit the most.
Caledonia Calling…Caledonia Calling… Direct from the desk of Elmer Whitefeather.
More words of wisdom from our regular columnist, Elmer Whitefeather.
Blair’s blood price legacy
Yesterday was the 4th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq. Rob Sewell takes a look at the political fall-out and its implications for New Labour.
Slavery abolished! But the struggle continues
This month marks the 200th anniversary of the official abolition of slavery and the passing of the Slave Trade Act, which made the capture, and transport of slaves by British subjects unlawful.
International Appeal – for the nationalisation of Airbus-EADS
With the stroke of a pen, the multi-millionaires who run Airbus have thrown out tens of thousands of workers into anxiety. An international appeal has been launched demanding the unconditional withdrawal of the Power 8 plan and the nationalisation of Airbus-EADS, without compensation to the big shareholders.
Blair sides with Tories to push through Trident bill
Last night an unholy alliance of Blair's New Labour and the Tories won a commons vote for the renewal of the Trident nuclear missile defense system. The rebellion of Labour backbenchers over the issue represents a serious political tremor however.
Direct from the desk of Elmer Whitefeather
As a new addition to the Socialist Appeal website we would like to introduce the outspoken Elmer Whitefeather column, which takes a light-hearted look at working-class life.
Letter – McDonnell a real socialist challenge
Here we publish a letter sent by a Socialist Appeal reader about the decision of Michael Meacher MP to run for the Labour Party leadership.