Matt Willgress argues that the depth of the crises we face means the Left needs to put forward socialist policies for the transformation of society.
Does Labour’s health policy pass the Makerfield test? – Rathi Guhadasan
"Andy Burnham gave us the test. On health, his government is not yet passing it. The good news is that the answer sheet has been in Labour's possession for seventy-eight years."
New leader, but still avoiding questions from the left – NEC report
Left CLP reps report back from the 28th July National Executive Committee meeting.
Invest in public services, not war – Brian Leishman MP
"When people are dying of poverty at home, we should not be spending billions more on weapons and nuclear devices."
Don’t add fuel to the fires – Paul Atkin
"The firewalls in Wales and the Cairngorms show that investing in military hard power instead of climate mitigation and resilience does not make people safe."
Build for international anti-war days of action – Stop the War
Stop the War Coalition has launched a trade union model resolution which commits branches to building for international days of action. You can read the resolution below.
Fight draconian contempt proceedings, stand with Rajiv Menon – Liz Davies KC
"The truly chilling effect of this prosecution is the inhibition on advocacy before a jury."
Campaigners welcome Diane Abbott’s reinstatement
"The news about Diane's return has been welcomed by activists across the country and was long overdue."
Diane Abbott’s statement on readmission to the Labour Party
"I have been and remain a lifelong anti-racist and remain deeply committed to opposing racism in all its forms."
New Cuba conspiracy report exposes US desperation – Cuba Solidarity Campaign
"The more Washington tries to isolate Cuba, the more solidarity Cuba will receive." By the Cuba Solidarity Campaign The Cuba Solidarity Campaign condemns the US State Department’s latest propaganda attack on Cuba and the international solidarity movement. Its report, Cuba: The Capital of 21st Century Communism, presents the extraordinary claim that the Cuban government is the…
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