London Demonstration in defence of the welfare state

Starmer’s failing premiership and the threat of a leadership contest have sent the bond markets into a frenzy. Recent events, as well as comments from investors, have revealed who really pulls the strings under our ‘democracy’: the bankers and bosses.

The British chemicals industry supports half a million jobs, and is a vital artery in the wider economy. But despite once dominating the world, the sector is beset by closures. This is yet another example of the decrepitude of British capitalism.

May’s heatwave has broken records, with highs of 35°C. The unprecedented spring temperatures have exposed how Britain is not prepared for the threat of global warming, and how the impacts of climate change are felt unequally.