Ireland North
Ireland North: Non-payment can win – A reply to Gerry Adams
During the elections all the main parties were forced to refer to the issue of water charges.
Europe
Ireland Republic
Ireland Republic: Aer Lingus privatisation questioned in Parliament
Joe Higgins clashes with Prime Minister
Finland
Finland: 24,000 paper mill workers on strike
“We are prepared to strike as long as needed”
Ireland North
Northern Ireland: Elections produce another sectarian headcount
Voter apathy rises in face of political stalemate
Ireland North
Northern Ireland: Socialist Party’s support rises in local elections
Offering a working class alternative to bigots and pro-market policies
Britain
Britain: Blair’s last election
New Labour wins third term but with lowest percentage support in history.
Netherlands
Netherlands: Thousands take to the streets against Bush’s visit
US President hears demands for an end to Iraqi occupation
Ireland Republic
Ireland: Gama workers win more concessions from management
Turkish Workers’ Action Group, press statement
Britain
Britain: Loyalty to Labour snaps – time for new Left party
Election shows growing numbers have had enough of Tony Blair
Scotland
Scotland: Anti-New Labour vote reflects anger against war
The swing against New Labour across Britain was also reflected in Scotland where New Labour’s lost votes and 5 MP’s with the Lib Dems being the main beneficiaries.