The Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) joins 70 civil society organisations in pledging to fight the Tory anti-boycott bill.
Tag: Middle East
Palestine – what next for the Labour Movement
With over 150 Palestinians killed this year already, Louise Regan writes on building solidarity in the Labour movement - and challenging the Government's clampdown on the right to boycott.
Unite to end the Nakba – Jeremy Corbyn
On the 75th anniversary of the Nakba, Jeremy Corbyn calls on movements of solidarity around the globe to reaffirm their commitment to the Palestinian struggle.
Stand with Palestinian journalists against Israeli state forces’ attacks – John McDonnell
"[Shireen Abu Akleh's] case is not isolated but illustrative of the broader way that Palestinian journalists are often treated and targeted by Israeli state forces" - John McDonnell MP
Palestine: Why trade unionists should support the NAKBA 75 demo – Louise Regan, NEU & Palestine Solidarity Campaign
“Silence is not an option, Palestinians who we visit give us a clear message – they tell us that their voices are silenced so they need us to speak out and tell the world what is happening.”
Resisting the Ongoing Nakba – Palestine Solidarity Campaign
"On Saturday, we mark the reality of the ongoing Nakba and our recognition that it will not end unless Palestinian ongoing resistance is supported by a strong movement of solidarity."
Labour must oppose the Tory anti-boycott bill
Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) campaigns have been used throughout history to pressure regimes and institutions to change abusive, discriminatory or illegal practices - writes Peter Leary.
From Lebanon to Sri Lanka through Latin America and Egypt: Public debt today and in the history of capitalism
In-depth: An interview with historian and political scientist Éric Toussaint on international debt and it's use in progressing an extractavist agenda across the globe.
Bush wanted cover from Blair – Lynne Jones on the #iraqWar 20 years on
"84 Labour MPs followed their consciences and voted against the war. 69 abstained. Blair only won a majority with the support of 146 Tory MPs" - Lynne Jones, 20 years on from opposing the Iraq War.
Jeremy Corbyn MP – 20 years on from Iraq, we must strive to build a more peaceful world
“20 years ago today, Britain invaded Iraq, joining the US in a war that lacked approval from the UN. What followed was death & destruction on a colossal scale.”