Ahead of the UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, Matt Willgress raises concerns that Labour's front bench barely challenges or recognises the oppression facing the Palestinian people.
Tag: Solidarity
60 years on, the world remains united in its opposition to the US blockade of Cuba
"The United Nations General Assembly met on the 3rd November 2022 and, for the 30th straight year, voted to condemn the blockade and voted in support of Cuba’s resolution calling for its end."
Hundreds gather in solidarity vigils for 32 killed in the Channel
We must resist the race to the bottom on the rhetoric whipped up against migrant and refugee communities & fight for a just and humane migrant and refugee system.
Student-Staff Solidarity! Why the UCU is fighting to improve higher education for everyone
"Thousands of students will support university workers throughout the duration of the industrial action, taking part in teach-ins, joining staff on picket lines, and working to organise strike fundraisers."
Join us to celebrate Lula’s Victory of Hope over Bolsonaro’s Hate – Brazil Solidarity Initiative
"Take inspiration from Lula’s victory over far-right hate, from the mass movements who mobilised against Bolsonaro, and from Lula himself – fighting from a prison cell to the presidential office."
Marching for justice over the “disproportionate numbers” of black lives lost in police custody – BARAC UK
This Saturday sees the United Families and Friends Campaign (UFFC) Annual Remembrance Procession take place in London, campaigning for justice for those who have died in police custody.
Resisting the Tory Offensive – and Popularising Socialist Solutions.
This is a vital time for the Left to come together, organise, and fight for socialist solutions to the crisis - writes Matt Willgress, Arise Festival.
Stop the waiting, so we can live our lives – for shorter routes to settlement for migrants
"The government has chosen to create a system that limits migrants’ independence and self-sufficiency which pushes people into desperate situations... it really doesn't have to be this way."
Lula leads the first round of the Brazilian Presidential election – but fears grow of Bolsonaro power-grab
"After the first round of the Brazilian election, Lula da Silva leads with 48.5% of the vote equating to over 57 million votes. This is the second best PT first round performance in history and gives Lula a strong lead going into the second round on October 30th."
Strong support for Brazil’s Lula shown at Labour Party Conference
During Labour Party conference, over a hundred activists joined speakers from across Latin America to express solidarity with the region's left movements.