Britain
Britain: BNP exploit disillusionment in Burnley
“THIS IS a disaster” – that was Burnley Labour leader Stuart Caddy’s response to the BNP winning three council seats in Burnley. That feeling is echoed throughout the country.
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Netherlands
Netherlands: Extreme right Dutch politician, Pim Fortuyn, shot dead
The extreme right Dutch politician, Pim Fortuyn, was shot dead 6 May, on the premises of the national radio station in Hilversum. This single act has shaken Dutch society, including the complacent Dutch establishment who […]
Kashmir
Kashmir: CWI Kashmir and Jammu section celebrates May Day
CWI Kashmir and Jammu section celebrates May Day.
Britain
Britain: Socialist Party increases vote in English local elections
Local authority elections took place in most parts of England on 2 May. We contested 30 seats. In general our votes increased [see table below]. By comparison, we received more than double the average Socialist […]
Britain
Britain: Justice for May Day detainees
DURING PEACEFUL protests last year on May Day in London, the Metropolitan police at Oxford Circus penned thousands of people in, for several hours. Two of those held are to sue the police for wrongful […]
Europe
Europe: Is Europe moving to the right?
Le Pen’s success in reaching the second round of the French Presidential elections has highlighted the series of setbacks the so-called "centre-left" governments have recently suffered in European elections. This follows recent election gains for […]
Israel / Palestine
Israel/Palestine: The occupation of Jenin
The Israeli army has withdrawn from Jenin, leaving a trail of destruction. People the world over have been shocked by the brutality of the invasion, including attacks on Red Cross/Crescent staff and reports of Palestinians […]
Israel / Palestine
Israel/Palestine: Sharon’s brutal war
Devastation. Whole areas of Palestinian cities, from Bethlehem to Nablus, and especially Jenin, have been laid to waste. The siege of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem and Arafat’s Ramallah headquarters continue as we […]