Britain
Venezuela shows battle that would be faced by Corbyn government
Decisive break with capitalism needed
Europe
Britain
Britain: Left unions and the Labour Party affiliation debate
Who controls the Labour Party remains unresolved, with the pro-capitalist right wing using the structures established under the long years of Blairism to preserve its position while plotting its next move. The left-led trade unions […]
Germany
Germany: 76,000 protest against G20 summit
Police intimidation could not deter mass protests of 76,000 taking to the streets of Hamburg last Saturday, July 8, loudly protesting the G20 summit held in the city. A massive and colourful demonstration thronged through […]
Britain
Britain: Anger on anti-Tory demo shows potential
All who attended the Tories Out demonstration on 1st July, in London, will have been given a huge boost of confidence that the anger and determination exists to bring down the weak and wobbly Tory […]
Germany
Germany: Election looms, with dissatisfaction, polarisation under the surface
Four months before the general election takes place in Germany, Chancellor Merkel appears to have a safe race and might be in a position of having options as to who she chooses to be her […]
Finland
Finland: Government falls – Can Left Alliance be serious alternative?
The Finnish government collapsed on Monday, June 12, as the traditional right-wing parties – Keskusta and Kokomus – announced there was no further basis for cooperation with the far-right True Finns Party (PS).
Britain
Britain: Grenfell Tower fire – Whole Establishment exposed
As more details emerge and the death toll rises, it becomes clearer and clearer what a terrible disaster this is. The fire spread with horrifying speed and witnesses describe heart-breaking scenes as people desperately tried […]
France
France: Record low vote in legislative election
Time to build a fighting left force
Ireland North
Ireland North: Sectarian polarisation at polls – DUP negotiates with Tories (2)
The stunning electoral upset delivered by Jeremy Corbyn on the basis of a radical, left platform has had an electrifying impact and is potentially a historic turning point. He has engaged a new generation […]
Britain
Britain: Grenfell Tower fire disaster
The fire at Grenfell Tower in West London spread with horrific speed and witnesses have described heart-rending scenes as residents attempted to escape. This is a terrible tragedy and there has naturally been an outpouring […]