On 6th September, MP raised in Parliament Bolsonaro's threats against democracy; asking whether the UK government will put pressure on Bolsonaro to ensure elections are free and fair.
Tag: Richard Burgon
We need to really go after oil and gas profits to drive down energy bills – Richard Burgon MP
"Either we let firms make huge profits on the back of soaring energy bills for millions. Or we act and put the needs of people ahead of the energy giants" - Richard Burgon and 30,000 others call for the Windfall Tax to be raised to address the crisis.
Amplify the voices of those fighting back against the Tories – Arise Festival 2022
Arise Festival 2022 is bringing together the left with a range of online events from across our movement and internationally.
Lula and the Return of Hope to Brazil – Richard Burgon MP
Brazil’s upcoming election is not just crucial for Latin America’s largest country, but one with significant ramifications around the globe - join Richard Burgon MP in showing solidarity with Lula.
We need to cap prices and profits, not wages – Richard Burgon MP
"Price caps would mean we are putting the right of people to eat and to be warm ahead of corporate profits" - Richard Burgon MP
Conservative Queen’s Speech ignores social emergency – the Left responds
Socialist Campaign Group MPs and Trade Unions respond to the Queen's speech and the failure to address the cost of living crisis.
Socialism, Unity, and Internationalism alive and well as 1000s join Arise Festival and Tribune Magazine May Day rally
Thousands tuned into the May Day weekend rally ‘Socialism - Unity – Internationalism’ with a range of trade unionists, politicians & activists from the international labour movement.
Tax the Wealthy to tackle the Social Emergency – Richard Burgon MP
Richard Burgon advocates a Social Emergency Fund to get people through the cost-of-living crisis, paid for by a wealth tax.
A warm home is a basic right, let’s fight for a Windfall Tax to pay for it – Richard Burgon MP
Richard Burgon MP sets out the case for a Windfall Tax on the super-profits of energy companies to tackle the cost-of-living crisis.
Covid has brought out the worst in the Tories, but we can stop them – Richard Burgon MP
They want the vast majority of people to shoulder the costs of this crisis - tax hikes on working people while the super rich are let off. But we can stop them - Richard Burgon MP.