Netherlands
Netherlands: Purple government thrashed – Dutch SP gains
It is clear that the liberal/social-democrat Purple government has been severely punished. The government parties lost in total 44 seats in the 150 seat parliament.
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Israel / Palestine
Israel/Palestine: How can a Palestinian state be achieved?
ON SATURDAY, 18 March thousands will march through the streets of London to protest at Sharon’s and the Israeli state’s murderous assaults on the Palestinians.
Israel / Palestine
Israel/Palestine: Fighting for socialism in Israel
“The government accidentally helped us with their new economic plan. You get political discussions every time you buy cigarettes as they now cost more. There was a lot of anger in the street that we […]
Nigeria
Nigeria: Three years of civil rule – Which way for the masses?
In a few weeks time, it will be three years since the military were forced out of power. Looking back, it has been a period of pains and pangs for most layers of the working […]
Nigeria
Nigeria: World Cup 2002. From Amodu to Onigbinde, any hope for Nigerian soccer?
On the 31st of May, 2002, thirty-two countries will begin a competition to determine who wins the World Cup, a trophy to determine the best footballing nation in the world so to say. While Nigeria […]
Britain
Britain: Socialist Party successes in English local elections
David Nellist, 1417, 52.8%
Britain
Britain: English local elections – What do the results mean?
“SO MUCH has been transferred to the national level, and so much of the financial control is retained there, that being asked to vote in a local election is like being asked to select which […]
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.
May Day
May Day: The growing global challenge to war, racism and capitalism
MAYDAY 2002 takes place at a time of explosive political, economic and social events worldwide. In the last few months we have witnessed one convulsion after another: the attacks on the Twin Towers in New […]
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 […]