By Mohan Sen The Financial Times reports that Labour has “embarked on a charm offensive with banks and fund managers”, … More
Category: Class
Report of FBU-sponsored “Unite the Left” rally
By Mohan Sen 500 people attended the 15 May rally under the slogan “Unite the Left: for a democratic and … More
Internationalism, not patriotism, is the framework for socialism
By Michael Chessum In the debate around patriotism, I see a way of thinking and doing politics that has a … More
“Workers’ rights under permanent lockdown”: the pandemic, key workers and the right to strike
By Matt Wrack, Fire Brigades Union General Secretary The truth is that bosses and governments feel brave enough to put … More
“Now is the time to be combative”
We spoke to a comrade who is an activist in the civil service union PCS and a member of its … More
Ten things the Momentum left should fight for
By Mohan Sen The activity around Momentum’s upcoming national elections provides possibilities for relaunching discussion about what the Labour left … More
MPs’ salary just went up to £81,932. It’s time to do things differently
In April 2020, the basic salary for MPs increased 3.1pc from £79,468 to £81,932 (this in addition to expenses, etc). … More
“This is Labour’s absolute duty” – speech to Eastern Region Labour conference on repealing the anti-union laws
Riccardo la Torre is Eastern Region Fire Brigades Union Secretary and an organiser for Free Our Unions. For the motion … More
“I come here as a workers’ representative”
This is the transcript of new Nottingham East MP Nadia Whittome’s “maiden speech” in the House of Commons, delivered on … More