Labour, Starmer and the crisis in the party
Adam Booth discusses the direction of Labour, and why we need to remove Starmer and transform the party from top to bottom.
Tories bury bad news about Indian variant
A leaked report shows how the Tories have attempted to hide alarming data about the spread of the so-called ‘Indian variant’ in Britain. In their rush to get profits flowing, the Tories are again gambling with our lives.
London bus drivers set to strike – Fight for public ownership and workers’ control!
More than 4,000 London bus drivers are to begin a series of strikes, in response to Metroline’s attempts to introduce ‘remote sign-on’. The labour movement must offer its solidarity, and fight for public ownership and control of the network.
Gulf between the classes prepares the way for revolutionary upheavals
Big business politicians like Joe Biden and Boris Johnson are promising to ‘build back better’, with investment and jobs. But in reality, the working class will be presented with the bill for capitalism’s crises. Storms and struggle lie ahead.
Britain and the Indian variant: those who forget the past…
The Tories have adopted a “wait and see” attitude to the spread of the Indian variant. This is yet another case of the government placing the interests of big business before public health. Only socialist planning can put an end to the pandemic.
Cladding scandal: Tory Fire Safety Bill prioritises profits over lives
The recent fire at New Providence Wharf in east London is a stark reminder of the thousands of homes that remain unsafe across the country. As ever, the Tories have put profits ahead of lives. We say: make the rich pay for this crisis!
Clearing the NHS backlog: No to private sector deals!
Having struggled through the COVID catastrophe, heroic NHS staff are now working flat out to treat the millions on waiting lists. At the same time, private health providers are looking to profit from this crisis. We say: Nationalise the lot!
Voter ID: Another barrier in capitalism’s rigged democracy
The Tory government recently announced plans to bring in voter ID requirements for UK elections. This is yet another measure designed to curtail the democratic rights and participation of ordinary people. Labour must expose this sham.
What is consciousness?
Daniel Morley looks at the question of consciousness from a Marxist perspective.
Unison NEC elections: It’s time for real change
Elections are underway to choose the NEC of Unison, Britain’s largest union. A left slate is standing under the banner #TimeforRealChange. It is vital that Unison members get organised and forge a fighting leadership.
The Battle of Kenmure Street: Fight racist Tory attacks with mass action!
Last week, local residents in Glasgow successfully resisted an attempted Home Office deportation. This inspiring example shows the way forward in the fight against the Tories’ hostile environment – through mass mobilisation and class solidarity.
London and Labour: Time to fight back against the Tories
Having won another term as London Mayor, Sadiq Khan now faces huge challenges. The Tories are intent on punishing working-class Londoners for their support for Labour. Austerity and attacks are on the agenda. A militant fightback is required.