The Government's assertion that we can’t afford to tackle poverty is a lie writes Jon Trickett.
Tag: austerity
London wildfire response failures were “negligence driven by cuts”
“The profit demands of big business and the inaction of government are driving a climate crisis, and last year’s wildfires demonstrated how ill-prepared we are to meet it."
The Durham Miners’ Gala symbolises the strength of our movement – Ian Lavery MP
"While the political landscape at this time can look particularly bleak, this weekend at the Gala once again reignited my energy & determination to make this a better country" - Ian Lavery MP.
Living standards are being sacrificed at the expense of corporate profits – Beth Winter MP
“The government should raise incomes and control prices, rather than leaving people to be hit by inflation, by interest rate rises, and by falling real pay” - Beth Winter MP.
Workers can’t wait for action, we need these ten demands met now – Labour Assembly Against Austerity
The left needs to build an alternative policy program to the Tories never-ending austerity - Labour Assembly Against Austerity call on activists to back the the ten workers can't wait demands.
Only socialism can deal with the deepest dysfunctions of capitalism
At a time when there is a renewed discussion about Labour’s economic policy, read Dr Mary Robertson's contribution to the discussion on building a socialist policy agenda.
Tory austerity means crumbling public services and surging poverty – Jon Trickett MP
With Local councils forced to make yet more cuts under the Tory austerity programme, Jon Trickett MP challenges the political choices that have left the country in crisis.
Solidarity and Unity Vital to Building the Fightback in 2023 – Matt Willgress
Against a torrent of far-right reaction and deepening crises across our society, the left must come together to support struggles on all fronts, writes Matt Willgress.
Workers in struggle are leading the fightback, it’s clear that the solution is resistance – John McDonnell
"What way forward for our movement? The solution is deepening this resistance at all levels, and that means joining demonstrations, occupations and the picket lines" - John McDonnell
Why NHS workers are fighting back – Holly Turner, NHS Workers Say No
Mental health nurse and NHS Workers Say No founder Holly Turner explains why the unprecedented strike action taking place this month will be a turning point for our health service.