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.
The lessons of Stonewall – 50 years on
28 June marks the 50th anniversary since the famous Stonewall riots in New York, which were a turning point for the LGBT movement. Laurie O’Connel looks at the lessons of the protests for the struggle against oppression today.
Hong Kong protests: What do they represent?
Daniel Morley, writer for Socialist Appeal, discusses the mass movement that is taking place in Hong Kong against the repressive extradition law.
Bridgend Ford workers’ struggle continues – nationalisation now!
Workers at the Bridgend Ford factory have shown that they are willing and ready to fight to defend their jobs. The leaders of the labour movement need to offer them their full support and campaign for nationalisation.
Arise Festival: “Politics works when people mobilise together”
The Labour left Arise Festival provided a valuable opportunity to discuss how we fight for a Corbyn Labour government. With a general election on the horizon, Labour needs to inspire workers and youth with bold socialist ideas.