The political weakness of many trade unions, including those led by the Left, is highlighted in this article by Joe Glenton, which first appeared in The Canary. Their acceptance of the existing UK state places a severe constraint on their actions. TRADE UNIONS ARE BACKING DOWN IN THE FACE OF REACTIONARY MILITARISM British trade unions…
BBC News changed a headline to make Keir Starmer look slightly less racist
Sir Keir Starmer is waiting for the British ruling class to give his Labour Party their backing, if they lose confidence in the Tory party. This means taking on board much of the Tory agenda backed by the ruling class – subservience to US imperialism, backing for apartheid Israel, Brexit, the state clampdown on protest,…
After the killing of Mahsa Amani in Iran – women, life and liberty –
We are posting the following two articles which offer solidarity to women, minorities and others struggling for freedom in Iran, after the state murder of the young Kurdish woman, Mahsa Amani. Both articles look to real solidarity on the basis of ‘internationalism from below’ and warn of the hypocritical ‘solidarity’ of western governments and an…