The RCP declares ‘war on woke’
The rise of Nigel Farage’s Reform Party and Trump’s victory have seen the Revolutionary Communist Party downplay and excuse reactionary ideas in the working class in its 26 February issue of The Communist.
Get paid to go on strike?
Unions are increasingly paying 100% strike pay. Sounds good — but there are downsides
Employment Rights Bill: Labour waters down their proposals
The delay in Labour’s Employment Rights Bill, originally promised as a flagship piece of legislation aimed at strengthening workers’ rights, is a betrayal of the workers and trade unions who put the party into power.
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Birmingham bin strike: Test for Labour
The Tories are up in arms, demanding Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner intervenes in the Birmingham bin strike. Their aim? Convene a Cobra meeting and break the strike by drafting in private sector scab labour.
The danger of Starmer’s ‘military Keynesianism’
On 25 February, the government website proclaimed ‘Prime Minister sets out biggest sustained increase in defence spending since the Cold War.’
Wes Streeting gaslighting young people over mental health crisis
By Dara O’Cogaidhin Young people’s mental health has been deteriorating across Britain, compounded by the cost of living crisis, public
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Labour declares war on the civil service
A PCS member In a move reminiscent of the coalition government of the 2010s, Rachel Reeves has announced a sweeping
Trump and Putin tussle over Ukraine
By Martin Suchanek The bilateral Russia-US talks for a 30 day-ceasefire are in a crisis. Donald Trump says he is
Israel resumes Gaza genocide
By Dave Stockton On 18 March at 2.10am Israel restarted bombing the homes of civilians across Gaza, ending the two-month
Labour’s spring statement: The mask slips
By KD Tait As the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, unveiled her spring statement, the echoes of austerity reverberated
Disability cuts kill
By Tim Nailsea In her Spring Statement on Wednesday 26 March, Chancellor Rachael Reeves announced a round of vicious cuts