Editorial Comment, Articles about UK, Unions and Campaigns
Voting for the Labour Party National Executive Committee (NEC) and other internal party elections is now underway until Friday 26th August. Please support the Grassroots 5 candidates (#Grassroots5) who are standing on a programme of radical policies and support for internal Labour Party democracy (more details here).The Grassroots 5 candidates are: Jess BarnardGemma BoltonYasmine DarMish… Continue reading Labour NEC elections
The war in Ukraine grinds on with no end in sight. Russian military failings of both logistics and morale, determined Ukrainian resistance and Western military assistance, short of direct involvement, all suggest a long, attritional haul. Without giving credence to Western intelligence briefings or Ukrainian government spin, it is arguable that, without escalation of an… Continue reading Ukraine: oppose escalation of the war
Naomi Wimborne-Idrissi sets out her platform for the Labour Party NEC elections. Let me introduce Rosa Gomez. She comes from Colombia where she was the victim of a shooting in 2010, presumed to be a political assassination attempt, because she campaigned against human rights abuses in the country . She lost her sight, her left… Continue reading NEC elections – left needs steadfastness, Palestinian style
The Russian invasion of Ukraine, launched on 24th February, has rightly been condemned around the world. Briefing joins with socialists and peace campaigners everywhere in condemning the attack and calling for the withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine and an end to the bombing. While opposing Russia’s actions, we also try to understand them. In… Continue reading Stop the War in Ukraine
Support the Grassroots 5 A strong voice for members and party democracy Fighting the Tories For peace, justice and equality Against austerity, racism and war Ask your CLP to nominate the following 5 candidates for the Labour Party National Executive Committee (NEC): Jessica Barnard - Membership No L1204334 Gemma Bolton - Membership No L1405940 Yasmine… Continue reading Labour Party NEC and NCC elections (CLP section)
No socialist can support the Russian attack on Ukraine. We oppose and condemn Russia’s military incursion and call for the withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine and an end to the bombing. But, while opposing Russia’s actions, socialists must also try to understand them. In the fog of war propaganda pumped out by mainstream media… Continue reading Stop the War
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