London Pride 2019: Pride needs to be a protest, not an advert
This year’s Pride march in London was more of a big business parade than a demonstration. We need to take Pride back to its roots and kick out the corporations.
Ruling class panicked over threat of Boris to the Union
The thought of Boris Johnson becoming the next prime minister and driving the country into a no-deal Brexit has struck fear into the hearts of the establishment, who are increasingly worried about the unity of the United Kingdom.
Fire Brigades Union defeats government in court
Firefighters have won an important court case in their fight over pensions and public safety. This should inspire other public sector workers to strike and take on the Tories.
Greek elections: Syriza defeat the cost of betrayal
The left-wing Syriza party in Greece has been defeated in the polls after capitulating to the capitalists and carrying out austerity whilst in government. This is a vital lesson for the left in Britain and internationally.
Sylvia Courtnage: a stalwart of the socialist movement
It is with great sadness that we report the death of NUJ activist and Socialist Appeal supporter Sylvia Courtnage, who died on 23rd June, after a long and brave struggle against illness.
The rise and fall of the Tory Party
The Tory Party – once regarded as the most ‘strong and stable’ capitalist party in the world – is now facing an historic meltdown. Rob Sewell examines how this previously mighty institution of British capitalism has been torn asunder.
Climate strikes: students and workers – unite and fight!
Greta Thunberg, founder of the #YouthStrike4Climate movement, has put out a call for workers to join students on the next international day of action, on 20th September. The leaders of the labour movement should unite the struggles.
G20 summit: a circus of demagogues, despots, and dullards
This year’s G20 summit in Osaka was a masterclass in putting on a brave face. As the ruling classes stumble from political crises to economic slowdown, all the leaders of world capitalism could do was smile vacantly for the cameras.
Homelessness and hostels: austerity creates despair
Tory austerity has created conditions of desperation in working-class communities. The rise of homelessness is a stark symptom of this, with the most vulnerable forced to find shelter in hostels. We must fight to end this scourge.
War in Yemen: labour movement must mobilise to stop the slaughter
Yemen continues to be bombed into barbarism by the belligerent Saudi regime. The Tories are complicit in this imperialist bloodshed. Recent militant examples by French and Italian dock workers show the way forward.
Legal workers left disappointed after strike climb down
Potential strike action by barristers has been suspended following a vote to accept an offer from the Tory government. But the justice system remains mired in crisis. It is only a matter of time until legal workers fight back.
Defend Chris Williamson! No more concessions to the Blairites!
Chris Williamson MP faces possible expulsion from the Labour Party, following a barrage of hysterical attacks from the right wing of the PLP. Grassroots Labour activists must support Chris and oppose this Blair smear campaign.