Our protest rights are under attack - with yet more draconian legislation aimed at repressing Palestine protests in the works. @pscupdates.bsky.social have launched a petition in defence of our right to protest ✍👇

Marxist economist Michael Roberts looks at why the major economies remain in "a Long Depression", which started after the 2008 recession. In the last 17 years, economic expansion has been well below the pre-2008 rate, with no sign of any step change.

In response to Trump's increasingly threatening military attacks on Venezuela, a new emergency statement has been launched. Backed by leading MPs, writers, trade unionists, and peace campaigners in Britain NO to Trump’s war on Venezuela 🚨

“You can’t stop a flood or a shrivelled harvest by dropping a bomb on it.” Greener Jobs Alliance looks at the recent intelligence report describing the destabilising impact of the climate and nature crises on national security.

Firefighters are pushed “far beyond safe limits” on bonfire night without the resources needed. "The government must reverse austerity and fund public services to keep firefighters, and the public, safe" - Steve Wright, @fbunational.bsky.social.

“We must continue to speak up for international law, for self-determination and for human rights for all.” @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social on the military escalation towards Venezuela 👇

The @fbunational.bsky.social raises the alarm over plans to cut Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. “Labour must end this austerity and provide the investment that fire and rescue services desperately need.”

“The British government has disgracefully failed to join the criticism being voiced in Latin America and the US of Trump’s illegal actions.” The UK Government stays silent as Trump's aggression against Venezuela intensifies, writes Tim Young.

PCS have launched a Tax Justice policy report, with progressive and popular measures like a Wealth Tax and equalising Capital Gains Tax. "We need a fair, wide-ranging and redistributive tax policy" - Fran Heathcote, @pcsunion.bsky.social.

The trouble with hanging on to someone’s coat-tails is that you fall off when they suddenly change direction. Trump's China U-turn has wrong-footed Britain's China war hawks and those ramping up anti-China rhetoric. Analysis from Steve Howell. .

“We need the Health Secretary to step up, come forward with a proper offer on jobs, on pay.” The BMA have announced plans for new industrial action, with job shortages and pay restoration at the centre of their dispute with the Government.

The current European political landscape is dominated by the right. Yet Spain's left-wing government is a real alternative to far-right policies and an economic and social model for the left. @european-left.bsky.social take a look at Spain's progressive alternative.

“If companies, individuals and other governments can no longer trust that the dollar will hold its purchasing power for goods and services, they start to sell dollars for gold.” Economist Michael Roberts looks at what's behind the gold boom.

"Why would anyone want to entrust Britain’s security to a bloc dominated by people who are so carefree about the wars they start?" Steve Howell takes a look at NATO's history and the attacks against Zarah Sultana after her call for Britain to withdraw from it.

There is a great danger that the far right will reap the benefits of the political instability in France. Vincent Boulet @european-left.bsky.social calls for the broadest possible mobilisation of all the country’s progressive forces to come together and counter this.

International socialists joined left activists to share their struggles and build solidarity at this year's @TWT_NOW. Ollie Probert Hill reports back from the left festival.

The press and so-called world leaders are acting as if Israel’s oppression of Gaza and the Palestinian people have ended. Yet the breaches and bombings by Israel already show that they regard this ceasefire as the same as all those that went before.

“At this pivotal moment, local authorities have an opportunity to speak up, with the courage of their convictions, and reject this anti-migrant rhetoric.” The Migrant Champions Network have launched a model motion for councils against the scapegoating of migrants 👇

“A victory for Connolly would be a huge shot in the arm for the parties of the Left and progressive forces in Ireland.” The Irish Presidential election takes place today, with independent left candidate Catherine Connolly leading the polls!

Next week, Cuba will present a resolution for an end to the illegal US blockade at the UN General Assembly for the 34th time. Last year, it was adopted by 187 votes for and only 2 against - the US and Israel. Read more from Bernard Regan, @cubasolidarity.bsky.social.

Trump is ramping up aggression against Venezuela as part of his regime change agenda for Latin America. Boats have been attacked in Venezuelan waters - leading regional leaders to condemn the US threat. Solidarity is key - say NO to US intervention ✊🌎

CND General Secretary Sophie Bolt on why the British government's plan to purchase nuclear-capable F-35 jets is in breach of international law.

The Left's message was clear at Labour Conference - a change of direction is urgently needed. If the Party carries on chasing Reform, it will open the door to a far-right government. Read our report-back from the SCG and Labour Assembly Against Austerity rally. labouroutlook.org/2025/10/17/t...

“We remain united against imperialism and neoliberalism, fighting for a future where peoples are sovereign and free.” A message of solidarity from Argentina: a history of struggle ✊🇦🇷

Britain’s purchase of nuclear-capable fighter jets violates our commitments to nuclear non-proliferation. In the words of Starmer's government, this is the ‘biggest strengthening of the UK’s nuclear posture in a generation’. Read more from @cnduk.bsky.social.

It's time for a Wealth Tax! @richardburgon.bsky.social 👇 labouroutlook.org/20...

Stop pandering to the far-right and start challenging them. @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social 👇 labouroutlook.org/20...

I wrote about why this Labour government needs to urgently U-turn on its immigration strategy and choose humanity over hate for @labouroutlook.bsky.social.

Say NO to the scapegoating of migrants. @HackneyAbbott in our Autumn Bulletin👇 labouroutlook.org/wp...

“Our duty is to raise the Palestinian flag wherever we are.” Thousands are taking to the streets demanding justice for Palestine and an end to the UK complicity in the genocide. With a temporary ceasefire secured, our actions are more important than ever

The historic vote at Labour Party Conference to acknowledge Israel's genocide in Gaza should be a stepping stone for further action. Join the national demo on Saturday and demand our government ends complicity and pushes for a lasting deal.

Police arrested 488 people for holding placards declaring opposition to genocide and support for the proscribed group Palestine Action. A Hackney PSC supporter reports back from the protest and the growing repression against peaceful action.

Humiliation and abuse: Flotilla activists speak out about treatment in Israeli prison. "They put an Israeli flag on her, but she kept a facial expression that didn’t sit well with them, so they insulted her and spat on the ground around her.”

“This crime is reckless aggression intended to prevent any relief to the suffering they impose on the Palestinian people.” Read the words of Irish Senator Chris Andrews just before he was illegally kidnapped by Israel aboard Global Sumud Flotilla.

Italian workers shut down ports, highways, and industrial zones, protesting against government complicity in the genocide in Gaza. The strike raised demands for a full arms embargo on Israel and the severing of all ties with the occupation authorities.

From Chile to Colombia, progressive Governments and movements across Latin America showed solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla. Now that a temporary ceasefire has been agreed, international pressure must mount for humanitarian aid to be let into Gaza.

“As calls for accountability grow louder all over the world, the Sumud Flotilla has become a symbol of peace, resistance & solidarity.” The flotilla sparked protests of solidarity globally, with the non-violent activists smeared as terrorists by Israel.

Now more than ever, our pressure on the British government matters. The government must stop arming Israel and instead facilitate immediate access to humanitarian aid and push for a lasting deal framed around principles of justice and rights - @pscupdates.bsky.social.

Suspended for over a year for voting to scrap the 2-child cap, @ApsanaBegumMP had the whip restored last week. And it now looks like the Government will scrap the cap. They should have listened to Apsana and the other suspended MPs from the start.

A campaign for a second Employment Rights Bill has been launched by @strikemap.org and @unionfreedom.bsky.social. Read their 10 demands and join the call 👇

Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald on the urgent need to tackle the health, housing and cost of living crises - and for an international movement to end the genocide in Gaza.

Labour must reject the rigged economic system and take real action to improve people's lives - @jontrickett.bsky.social

Will the Employment Rights Bill really “transform ordinary working people’s lives”? Campaigners are calling for a second Bill to strengthen it and bring it closer to the New Deal for Working People that was originally promised.

Instead of pushing policies that alienate voters and legitimise Reform, Labour should be bringing in a progressive programme that improves living standards and rebuilds public services. @fisherandrew79.bsky.social on the need for an urgent change of direction.

Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. There is now no hiding place for our government – or for any other. Sanctions must be imposed immediately on Israel - @richardburgon.bsky.social.

After a deeply unpopular first year in office, Labour must change direction completely. That means tackling the poverty and the cost-of-living crisis by making the super-rich pay their fair share. It's time for a wealth tax - @richardburgon.bsky.social.

"The choice before us is simple: keep this cruel policy and watch poverty deepen, or scrap the cap and change lives for good." The two-child benefit cap is the single biggest driver of child poverty. Scrap it now - Imran Hussain MP.

Well said @hackneyabbott.bsky.social 📢 Starmer's direction is leading to defeat. "We cannot go forward on Starmerite policies...There is an alternative, and we must continue to fight for it. We need to come together, we need to organise, we need to mobilise."

Labour Women's Conference was due to take place on Saturday but has been postponed - likely cancelled - by the Party. It should serve as an important democratic function that allows women's voices to be heard and directly influence policy.

“Our government’s actions are not passive, they are a willing participant in the genocide. Which makes it all the more important to protest and disrupt them.” We cannot allow our right to protest this genocide to be shut down. Spot on from @kimjohnsonmp.bsky.social.