Allan Armstrong has written reviews of three books which address the political situation Socialists face, first of all in Ireland. He has extended this to Scotland, Wales and England, and their position in a world of competing imperialisms. The purpose in doing this is to build the case for a Republican, all-islands, ‘internationalism from below’…
The Supreme Court won’t listen to Assange, but the legal battle is still on
At a time when journalists are being targeted and killed by Russian forces In Ukraine for highlighting war crimes, the US and UK governments are involved in a savage e attack on Julian Assange for exposing these states’ war crimes. Their hypocrisy knows no bounds. Sara Chessa brings us up to date withe latest developments.…
People of Belize reject Will and Kate – Jamaica’s about to do the same
The UK state charm offensive headed by the royals Will and Kate has not started well. This article by Eliza Egret was first posted by The Canary. PEOPLE OF BELIZE REJECT WILL AND KATE – JAMAICA’S ABOUT TO DO THE SAME As William and Kate embark on a charm offensive tour of the Caribbean,…
Self determination and sovereignty in Europe
This article by Mike Small was first posted on bella caledonia. It highlights the Gadarene stampede to the Right by media commentators following Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Ian MacWhirter, for a short period a supporter of Scottish independence, but now following his longstanding attacks on public sector workers, followed by transgendered people and environmental activists,…
We need people’s solidarity with Ukraine against war, not the fake solidarity of governments
We are posting this interview by Shaun Matsheza and Nick Buxton with two activists on the editorial board of the left Commons journal that explores and analyses Ukraine’s economy, politics, history and culture. Denys Gorbach is a social researcher currently doing his PhD in France on the politics of Ukrainian working class and Denis Pilash is a…
EL&SD – Ukraine coverage since 2013
Below we are posting links to all the articles EL&SD has posted on Ukraine since 2013, along with some other links to related articles. EL&SD COVERAGE OF UKRAINE SINCE 2013 This van provides a lifeline service to Ukrainians: Could it be under threat? Ukrainian Letter of Solidarity with the Palestinian people Why Ukrainians should…
Remembering ‘Comrade Sak’
Pryamvada Gopal write this article for Tribune, on Shapurji Saklavatka, the first MP of colour elected on a Labour ticket. He turned his parliamentary seat into a vehicle to fight both capitalism and imperialism. The article is excerpted from Insurgent Empire – Anticolonial Resistance and British Dissent published by Verso. REMEMBERING ‘COMRADE SAK’ On 17 June 1927…
Doubling down on double standards – the Ukraine propaganda blitz
We are posting this article from Media Lens in response to the mainstream media coverage of the war in Ukraine. This reminds that those fighting back against similar brutal onslaughts in Palestine, Yemen and Kurdistan are ignored or vilified by BBC and other media outlets. DOUBLING DOWN ON DOUBLE STANDARDS – THE UKRAINE…