"What has emerged in the recent period is a counter-movement against the far right which is commensurate to the scale of the task ahead of us."
Tag: anti racism
We must step up the struggle against the far right
During TUC Congress, the General Secretary of the TSSA, Maryam Eslamdoust, writes on how the trade union movement must continue to mobilise against the far right.
Diane Abbott exclusive – Racism is a deadly threat to the Labour movement
"Scapegoating has a wider function than attacking people for the skin colour or religion. It serves as a distraction for the rest of the population who are told to blame all their problems & the problems of society on these, other people."
A season of hate: resisting the rise of racism North & South in Ireland
Dublin Councillor Mícheál Mac Donncha reports on the whipping up of racism across Ireland and how it is being resisted.
Mobilisation in Epping shows that anti-racists are not yet beaten – The Red Weekly Column
In our Red Weekly Column, Ben Liao reports back from the recent anti-racist counter-demo against the far-right in Epping, writing on the next steps in taking on the rise of facism and hate in the UK.
Tommy Robinson’s release, why he is significant, & what is to be done
"The stakes are high. The far-right pretend to be on the side of workers when in reality their agenda will only lead to a further erosion of power, not a chance to regain control.
Remembering Altab Ali and All Victims of Racism – Apsana Begum MP
47 years ago, Altab Ali was murdered on his walk home in East London. Apsana Begum writes on remembering Altab and all victims of racism, with a message against division and hate.
Starmer Must be Held to Account for Fuelling the Far Fight – The Red Weekly Column
The normalisation of racism by Labour has not won them any support, it has only legitimised the likes of Reform UK, writes Ben Liao in our Red Weekly Column.
Apsana Begum MP: Women Are at the Heart of the Struggle for a Better World
"Whilst International Women’s Day must be about highlighting ongoing injustices, it is also about pointing towards the way to overcome" - Apsana Begum MP.
MPs, Trade Unionists and Activists tell Government to Oppose Reform on Immigration, not Mimic Them
"Anti-migrant politics will not build a single house, staff a single hospital or raise anyone’s wages. Instead, by echoing its rhetoric, the government is simply fuelling the rise of Reform." Statement coordinated by Momentum and Labour Campaign for Free Movement More than a thousand MPs, Labour members, trade unionists and campaigners have put their names…