Socialist Worker
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A revolutionary socialist newspaper in Britain.
No-fault evictions ānot how housing should be set upā š Labour is betraying its promise to swiftly abolish no-fault evictionsāand refuses to make transformative changes to Britainās housing sector
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No-fault evictions 'not how housing should be set up'
Labour is betraying its promise to swiftly abolish no-fault evictionsāand refuses to make transformative changes to Britainās housing sector
https://socialistworker.co.uk/news/no-fault-evictions-not-how-housing-should-be-set-up/
about 4 hours ago
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Farageās agenda is to attack all migrants šPlus: Can trade unionism harness workersā power and unite it with a mass movement?
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Farage's agenda is to attack all migrants
Nigel Farage has pushed hostility to so-called āillegalā migrants and āsmall boatsā. Now he has announced that a Reform UK government would abolish indefinite leave to remain (ILR) which allowsā¦
https://socialistworker.co.uk/sw-view/farages-agenda-is-to-attack-all-migrants/
about 5 hours ago
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School workers fight āto prioritise the wellbeing of the kidsā šAt a school for children with special educational needs and disabilities, workers are fighting for proper funding
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School workers fight 'to prioritise the wellbeing of the kids'
At Whitefield Schoolfor children with special educational needs and disabilities, workers are fighting for proper funding.
https://socialistworker.co.uk/trade-unions/school-workers-fight-to-prioritise-the-wellbeing-of-the-kids/
about 6 hours ago
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Starmer backs Palestinian stateābut itās too little and too late šSome Western leaders are rushing to recognise a Palestinian state, but it's a sham play to regain lost legitimacy for supporting Israel's genocide
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Starmer backs Palestinian stateābut it's too little and too late
Starmer is rushing to recognise a Palestinian state, but it's a sham play to regain lost legitimacy for supporting Israel's genocide.
https://socialistworker.co.uk/palestine-2023/starmer-backs-palestinian-state-but-its-too-little-and-too-late/
about 8 hours ago
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How Big Pharma profits from sick capitalism šPlus: Paz ErrĆ”zuriz and Battleship Potemkin at 100
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How Big Pharma profits from sick capitalism - Socialist Worker
Plus: Paz ErrƔzuriz and Battleship Potemkin at 100
https://socialistworker.co.uk/reviews-and-culture/how-big-pharma-profits-from-sick-capitalism/
1 day ago
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General strike for Palestine halts Italy šAfter the trade unions' call, workers and activists have taken to the streets to block Israeli weapons
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General strike for Palestine halts Italy
After the trade unions' call, workers and activists have taken to the streets to block Israeli weapons and rally against its government.
https://socialistworker.co.uk/palestine-2023/general-strike-for-palestine-halts-italy/
1 day ago
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Letters: An international struggle against fascism is necessary šPlus authoritarian warnings from Hong Kong, dietitians launch Nutrition Action for Palestine and why we need to branch out anti-racist work
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Letters: An international struggle against fascism is necessary
Letters: Authoritarian warnings from Hong Kong, dietitians launch Nutrition Action for Palestine and why we need to expand anti-racist work.
https://socialistworker.co.uk/letters/letters-an-international-struggle-against-fascism-is-necessary/
1 day ago
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Thousand say āmake the rich payā on London march šSpeakers and marchers called on people to build the anti-fascist movement
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Thousand say āmake the rich payā on London march
Thousands of people marched through central London on Saturday. Climate activists, trade unionists, parents and anti-poverty campaigners came together with one messageāmake the rich pay. Protestersā¦
https://socialistworker.co.uk/environment/thousand-say-make-the-rich-pay-in-london-march/
1 day ago
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Rage at Labour council on Birmingham bin worker demo šStriker David: āThey tell us to live within our meansāIāve got no means left to live within
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Rage at Labour council on Birmingham bin worker demo
The Birmingham bin strike has reached a crunch point. Unite union members started an all-out strike over six months ago.
https://socialistworker.co.uk/news/rage-at-labour-council-on-birmingham-bin-worker-demo/
1 day ago
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What causes sexism? šThe far right want women to be docile, submissive and easily controlled. But women have always fought back, and working class men have been won to stand alongside them
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What causes sexism?
The far right want women to be docile, submissive and easily controlled. But women have always fought back.
https://socialistworker.co.uk/teach-yourself-marxism/what-causes-sexism/
1 day ago
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āIt was like a punishmentā: The grim reality of Britainās migrant hotels šJude Mckechnie and Arthur Townend talked to migrants housed in hotels about what life is really like living in temporary accommodation
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'It was like a punishment': The grim reality of Britainās migrant hotels
Jude Mckechnie and Arthur Townend talked to migrants housed in hotels about what life is really like living in temporary accommodation.
https://socialistworker.co.uk/anti-racism/it-was-like-a-punishment-the-grim-reality-of-britains-migrant-hotels/
1 day ago
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France revolts: āWe want to stop this government, and stop it nowā šWith schools shut down and bus depots blocked, a day of strikes and protests is putting the fight to a French government determined to push through austerity
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France revolts: 'We want to stop this government, and stop it now'
With schools shut down and bus depots blocked, a day of strikes and protests is putting the fight to a government pushing through austerity.
https://socialistworker.co.uk/news/france-revolts-we-want-to-stop-this-government-and-stop-it-now/
3 days ago
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What is going on in Your Party? šCivil war in the partyās leadership threatens the whole projectābut building an insurgent left alternative remains the priority
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What is going on in Your Party?
A row in the leadership of Your Party threatens the whole projectābut building an insurgent left alternative remains the priority.
https://socialistworker.co.uk/news/what-is-going-on-in-your-party/
3 days ago
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What is going on in Your Party? šCivil war in the partyās leadership threatens the whole projectābut building an insurgent left alternative remains the priority
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What is going on in Your Party?
A row in the leadership of Your Party threatens the whole projectābut building an insurgent left alternative remains the priority.
https://socialistworker.co.uk/news/what-is-going-on-in-your-party/
3 days ago
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What is going on in Your Party? šCivil war in the partyās leadership threatens the whole projectābut building an insurgent left alternative remains the priority
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What is going on in Your Party?
A row in the leadership of Your Party threatens the whole projectābut building an insurgent left alternative remains the priority.
https://socialistworker.co.uk/news/what-is-going-on-in-your-party/
3 days ago
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How the left made gains at TUC congress through campaigning šSean Vernell is a UCU union national negotiator and steering committee member of We Demand Change and STWuk . He reflects on the left's gains at this year's TUC union federation congress
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How the left made gains at TUC congress through campaigning
The TUC union federationās congress this month took place with the backdrop of a world in turmoil. At home, Nigel Farage and Reform UK and fascist forces are growing in confidence. Indeed, theā¦
https://socialistworker.co.uk/trade-unions/how-the-left-made-gains-at-tuc-congress-through-campaigning/
7 days ago
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Industrial round-up: Health workers are sick of poor pay deals šWorkers across the NHS aren't done fight yet, plus workers pay for bosses oversight at homelessness charity and museum strike digs in
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Industrial round-up: Health workers are sick of poor pay deals
Workers across the NHS aren't done fight yet, plus workers pay for bosses oversight at homelessness charity and museum strike digs in.
https://socialistworker.co.uk/trade-unions/industrial-round-up-health-workers-are-sick-of-poor-pay-deals/
7 days ago
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Make Them Pay demonstration will demand action to stop climate chaos šThe coalition is calling for a tax on the super-rich, investment in well-paid, unionised jobs and action to tackle climate breakdown
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Make Them Pay demonstration will demand action to stop climate chaos
The coalition is calling for a tax on the super-rich, investment in well-paid, unionised jobs and action to tackle climate breakdown
https://socialistworker.co.uk/environment/make-them-pay-demonstration-will-demand-action-to-stop-climate-chaos/
7 days ago
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Industrial round-up: Strikes returning to university campuses šPlus: Birmingham bin strike set for next mass action, three bus strikes get the green light and 'palpable determination' on survey ship strike
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Industrial round-up: Strikes returning to university campuses
Birmingham bin strike set for next mass action, three bus strikes get the green light and 'palpable determination' on survey ship strike/
https://socialistworker.co.uk/trade-unions/industrial-round-up-strikes-returning-to-university-campuses/
7 days ago
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Israel pounds Gaza City with an iron fist as UN report names it genocide šPalestinians in Gaza are fleeing the bombs as the US reaffirms its unwavering support for Israel
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Israel pounds Gaza City with an iron fist as UN report names it genocide
Binyamin Netanyahu has declared āa significant operation in Gazaā has begunāthe same day as a UN special commission announced Israel is committing genocide.
https://socialistworker.co.uk/palestine-2023/israel-pounds-gaza-city-with-an-iron-fist-as-un-report-names-it-genocide/
7 days ago
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A cry of rage after Israelās Doha attack šA Qatari author writes on the aftermath of Israelās airstrike on Doha and the humiliation it has caused for the stateās ruling class
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A cry of rage after Israelās Doha attack
Israelās attack on Doha last week has left Qatar reeling.A humiliation. Thatās the term widely used in the Middle East to describe Israelās attack on us.
https://socialistworker.co.uk/palestine-2023/a-cry-of-rage-after-israels-doha-attack/
7 days ago
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Katrina: A blistering indictment of climate catastrophe šThe documentary captures both the horror and the hope of Katrinaāthe cruelty of state abandonment, and the humanity of collective struggle
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Katrina: A blistering indictment of climate catastrophe
The documentary captures both the horror and the hope of Katrinaāthe cruelty of state abandonment, and the humanity of collective struggle.
https://socialistworker.co.uk/reviews-and-culture/katrina-a-blistering-indictment-of-climate-catastrophe/
7 days ago
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The crisis of the centre ground šBut there is also a thirst for a real alternative from the left. Your Party must seize the time to get organised and become a concrete force
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The crisis of the centre ground
But there is also a thirst for a real alternative from the left. Your Party must seize the time to get organised and become a concrete force
https://socialistworker.co.uk/sw-view/the-crisis-of-the-centre-ground/
7 days ago
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Letters: The right might want to deport us allābut they wonāt say so šReaders write in on remigration, direct action, stopping the flags and refugees
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Letters: The right might want to deport us allābut they wonāt say so
āRemigrationā is a fantasy of the European far right. Itās based on the mass deportation of non-white āimmigrantsā.
https://socialistworker.co.uk/letters/letters-the-right-might-want-to-deport-us-all-but-they-wont-say-so/
7 days ago
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Islands: Even in paradiseā thereās no escape from alienation šThe reality of life under the misery of capitalism is that no one can ever really be unaffected by a system that runs every aspect of life
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Islands: Even in paradiseā thereās no escape from alienation
Islands set in a sun-soaked resort in Fuerteventura, the Canary Islands, explores themes of alienation and self-destruction.
https://socialistworker.co.uk/reviews-and-culture/even-in-paradise-theres-no-escape-from-alienation/
7 days ago
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Alex Callinicos: China on march to military superiority šChina's military parade showed that the naval and air supremacy that the US has enjoyed in the Pacific since the defeat of Japan in 1943-5 is being contested
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Alex Callinicos: China on march to military superiority
China's military parade showed that the naval and air supremacy that the US has enjoyed in the Pacific is being contested.
https://socialistworker.co.uk/alex-callinicos/china-on-march-to-military-superiority/
7 days ago
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After biggest far right demo in British history: How can we turn the tide? šMillions of people oppose the fascistsāwe must find more ways to mobilise them
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After biggest far right demo in British history: How can we turn the tide?
Millions of people oppose the fascists and far right. We must find more ways to mobilise them
https://socialistworker.co.uk/anti-racism/after-biggest-far-right-demo-in-british-history-how-can-we-turn-the-tide/
7 days ago
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Indonesia protests: āThere is growing criticism of the reformistsāwe can use thisā šIndonesian Marxist Budi spoke to Yuri Prasad about the class character, fissures and fractures of the movement, and where it can go
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Indonesia protests: 'There is growing criticism of the reformistsāwe can use this'
Indonesian Marxist Budi spoke to Yuri Prasad about the class character, fissures and fractures of the protests in Indonesia.
https://socialistworker.co.uk/international/indonesia-protests-there-is-growing-criticism-of-the-reformists-we-can-use-this/
7 days ago
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Anti-racists slam anti-migrant politicians after West Midlands attack šTwo white men attacked a woman, shouting, 'You donāt belong in this countryāget out'
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Anti-racists slam anti-migrant politicians after West Midlands attack
A young Sikh woman has been assaulted, raped and brutally beaten in a racist attack. Two white men attacked the woman, shouting āyou donāt belong in this countryāget outā. The assault took place inā¦
https://socialistworker.co.uk/anti-racism/anti-racists-slam-anti-migrant-politicians-after-west-midlands-racist-attack/
9 days ago
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Marxism and assassinations: How should we respond to Charlie Kirkās death? šThe role of socialists is first and foremost to stand with the enraged. It is the gun-toting racists, the imperialists and their state that destroys lives
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Marxism and assassinations: How should we respond to Charlie Kirkās death?
The role of socialists is first and foremost to stand with the enraged. It is the gun-toting racists, the imperialists and their state that destroys lives
https://socialistworker.co.uk/teach-yourself-marxism/how-should-we-respond-to-charlie-kirks-death/
9 days ago
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South London launch shows radical potential of Your Party šWhat do people want Your Party to focus on? Should it build movements as well as elections?
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South London launch shows radical potential of Your Party
There was an electric atmosphere as hundreds of people queued outside The Karibu Centre and The Brixton Jamm in south London on Friday night. They had come for a launch of Your Party, the new forceā¦
https://socialistworker.co.uk/anti-racism/south-london-launch-shows-radical-potential-of-your-party/
9 days ago
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The American Dream is scarred by violence šThe right to bear arms is rooted in genocide and slavery in America and imperialism abroad
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The American Dream is scarred by violence
Charlie Kirk said gun deaths were an unfortunate but justifiable side effect of the right to bear arms.
https://socialistworker.co.uk/in-depth/the-american-dream-is-scarred-by-violence/
9 days ago
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The flames of revolt in Nepal šNepal has burst open with popular fury. But Communist parties have failed to push through change, leaving the revolts with a contradictory character
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The flames of revolt in Nepal
Yuri Prasad argues Communist parties have failed to push through change, leaving the revolts with a contradictory character.
https://socialistworker.co.uk/international/the-flames-of-revolt-in-nepal/
9 days ago
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Nazi Tommy Robinsonās 100,000 strong march is a wake up call for the left šThe sheer size of the far right march alone is a severe warningābut the breadth was alarming too
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Nazi Tommy Robinsonās 100,000 strong march is a wake up call for the left
A swarm of over 100,000 fascists and racists descended on central London in the biggest far right mobilisations in British history.
https://socialistworker.co.uk/anti-racism/nazi-tommy-robinsons-100000-strong-march-is-a-wake-up-call-for-the-left/
9 days ago
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Trade union leaders back mobilisation against Nazi Tommy Robinson šStand Up To Racism has organised a counter-protest against Tommy Robinson in London this Saturday @AntiRacismDay
#TUC2025
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Trade union leaders back mobilisation against Nazi Tommy Robinson
Stand Up To Racism has organised a counter-protest against Tommy Robinson in London this Saturday
https://socialistworker.co.uk/anti-racism/trade-union-leaders-back-mobilisation-against-nazi-tommy-robinson/
12 days ago
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Trade unionists defend trans+ rights at TUC congress šTrade unionists slam the Supreme Court's transphobic ruling as regressive and spiteful
#TUC2025
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Trade unionists defend trans+ rights at TUC congress
The rise of hatred against minority groups is a threat to trade union values
https://socialistworker.co.uk/trade-unions/trade-unionists-defend-trans-rights-at-tuc-congress/
12 days ago
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Unions demand Labour lifts ban on Palestine Action at TUC conference šThe motion slammed the Labour government's assault on the right to protest
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Unions demand Labour lifts ban on Palestine Action at TUC conference
Delegates at the TUC union federationās conference have voted unanimously to ārepeal the authoritarian proscription of Palestine Action".
https://socialistworker.co.uk/palestine-2023/unions-demand-labour-lifts-ban-on-palestine-action-at-tuc-conference/
12 days ago
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London protesters rage against Israelās war criminal president šThe British government should arrest Isaac Herzog, not roll out the red carpet for him
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London protesters rage against Israelās war criminal president
After Israel bombed Qatar and attacked the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza, British politicians rolled out the red carpet for Isaac Herzog on Wednesday.
https://socialistworker.co.uk/news/london-protesters-rage-against-israels-war-criminal-president/
12 days ago
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Two images sum up the British stateās crisis over Palestine Action ban šCharlie Kimber, who was arrested on the Defend Our Juries protest on 9 August, says the police are in troubleāand resistance can beat the ban on Palestine Action
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Two images sum up the British stateās crisis over Palestine Action ban
Charlie Kimber, who was arrested on the Defend Our Juries (DOJ) protest on 9 August, says the police are in trouble
https://socialistworker.co.uk/comment/two-images-sum-up-the-british-states-crisis-over-palestine-action-ban/
12 days ago
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Labour has blood on its hands as three refugees die crossing the Channel šNew home secretary Shabana Mahmood has said she will do 'anything it takes' to stop refugees
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Labour has blood on its hands as three refugees die crossing the Channel
At least two children and an adult died on Wednesday night as they tried to make it to safety in Britain, across the English Channel. They were found off the coast of Sangatte, near Calais. They wereā¦
https://socialistworker.co.uk/anti-racism/labour-has-blood-on-its-hands-as-three-refugees-die-crossing-the-channel/
12 days ago
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How can we beat back racism? šTurning the tide on racism requires an increase in class struggle. During strikes, workers learn that the real division is not about race or sexuality or origin, but about class
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How can we beat back racism?
Concessions to racism by mainstream politicians has dragged politics rightwards and deepened the political crisis. But turning the tide on racism requires an increase in class struggle.
https://socialistworker.co.uk/anti-racism/how-can-we-beat-back-racism/
12 days ago
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Block Everything movement storms French streets šProtests and strikes erupt across France with hundreds of thousands taking to the streets against the government
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Block Everything movement storms French streets
'Block Everything' creates protests and strikes across France with hundreds of thousands taking to the streets against the government.
https://socialistworker.co.uk/international/block-everything-movement-storms-french-streets/
12 days ago
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Trade unionists debate how to take on far right at TUC conference šThe far right protests aren't fuelled by 'legitimate concerns', they're fuelled by racist lies pushed by politicians and the media
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Trade unionists debate how to take on far right at TUC conference
Unions have thrown their weight behind āopposing the far right wherever it appearsā at the TUC union federationās conference in Brighton.
https://socialistworker.co.uk/anti-racism/trade-unionists-debate-how-to-take-on-far-right-at-tuc-conference/
14 days ago
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Israel ramps up āhurricaneā of destruction on Gaza city šIsrael is determined to finish its project of ethnic cleansing. On Monday, defence minister Israeli Katz said, āToday, a powerful hurricane will strike the skies above Gaza City
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Israel ramps up āhurricaneā of destruction on Gaza city
Israel is determined to finish its project of ethnic cleansing. Defence minister Israeli Katz threatened a "powerful hurricane" on Gaza City.
https://socialistworker.co.uk/palestine-2023/israel-ramps-up-hurricane-of-destruction-on-gaza-city/
14 days ago
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āWeāre coming to stop Tommy Robinson and the fascistsā šNotorious Nazi Tommy Robinson is mobilising in central London this Saturday. Anti-racists from across Britain told Socialist Worker why theyāve answered the callāand why you should too
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āWeāre coming to stop Tommy Robinson and the fascistsā
Notorious Nazi Tommy Robinson is mobilising in central London this Saturdayāall anti-racists must oppose him.
https://socialistworker.co.uk/anti-racism/were-coming-to-stop-tommy-robinson-and-the-fascists/
14 days ago
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Anger at Starmer runs through TUC union conference šThe cracks in support for Starmer were visible among union Āleaders at the TUC union federation conference in Brighton this week
#TUC2025
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Anger at Starmer runs through TUC union conference - Socialist Worker
The cracks in support for Starmer were visible among union Āleaders at the TUC union federation conference in Brighton this week.
https://socialistworker.co.uk/news/anger-at-starmer-runs-through-tuc-union-conference/
14 days ago
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Anti-refugee campaigners under investigation for planning racist violence šThis shows the violence that lies at the centre of the far right protests. These are not concerned citizens, but people who want to spread hate
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Anti-refugee campaigners under investigation for planning racist violence
Leader of the Great British National Protest (GBNP) Richard Donaldson has reported two anti-refugee campaigners to the police after publicly declaring that they were planning racist violence
https://socialistworker.co.uk/anti-racism/anti-refugee-campaigners-under-investigation-for-planning-racist-violence/
15 days ago
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Interview with David Hoffman: Capturing dissent on camera šDavid Hoffmanās new book includes bold portrayals of mass uprisings and shocking and intimate portraits of people who faced racist attacks
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Interview with David Hoffman: Capturing dissent on camera
David Hoffman spoke to Socialist Worker about his new book Protest!
https://socialistworker.co.uk/reviews-and-culture/interview-with-david-hoffman-capturing-dissent-on-camera/
15 days ago
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Why are women still working overtime? šThe household, once dominated by production, is becoming increasingly a space of consumption. But all the new technology still hasn't helped women much
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Why are women still working overtime?
The household, once dominated by production, is becoming increasingly a space of consumption. But all the new tech still hasn't helped women.
https://socialistworker.co.uk/comment/why-are-women-still-working-overtime/
15 days ago
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Raynerās resignation: the collapse of Starmerās house of cards? šStarmer is in trouble from scandals and betrayals to the proscription of Palestine Action
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Raynerās resignation: the collapse of Starmerās house of cards?
Housing secretary Angela Rayner pledged to build 1.5 million houses. Her efforts to buy them has led to her downfall.
https://socialistworker.co.uk/news/rayners-resignation-the-collapse-of-starmers-house-of-cards/
15 days ago
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