Housing is a basic human need and should be a right. It should not be a commodity. The building industry and poorly insulated housing are major contributors to CO2 emissions and the climate crisis. We must find a way to provide housing for all without endangering the ecology of the planet. Read more »
COP 27, which will meet from the 6th – 18th November 2022, unfolds against a backdrop of growing climate chaos and ecological degradation. Read more »
By Allan Todd. On the afternoon of Monday 24 October – just as it became clear that Rishi Sunak was to be the latest incumbent in this on-going and constantly-changing succession of Tory PMs – I was one of over 30 Greenpeace activists who occupied Parliament. The purpose of this protest was to send a […] Read more »
Aneurin Bevan, founder of the NHS, said the NHS was “in place of fear”. Now the NHS is being dismantled and the fear is back. Read more »
Ivola Dombay writes: When I was growing up, we had regular dental check ups and saw GPs as needed. Read more »
The second issue of Left Unity’s new printable newsletter is now available. Click below to read or download and print to share at meetings and events. Read more »
Andrew Burgin, from the Left Unity EC, on a potentially key development in the emerging struggles against the cost of living crisis. The latest Cornwall Insight prediction for energy prices is that October will see an 81% increase in the price cap taking an average or typical bill to £3,582 a year. Read more »
With ‘National Treasures’ like Chris Packham and Stephen Fry recently voicing their support for the peaceful direct action of Climate groups such as Extinction Rebellion, Insulate Britain and Just Stop Oil, it is clear that more and more people are finally realising that we need urgent action to drastically cut carbon emissions to Net Zero. Read more »
Great atmosphere on the Orgreave Truth and Justice Campaign March today in Sheffield. The campaign includes ex miners, trades unionists and others who are determined to get justice for miners who were victims of police lies and cover ups at Orgreave in June 1984. The march and rally is important because it was precisely on the […] Read more »
RMT members have voted overwhelmingly for strike action in a dispute over pay and impending cuts, which threaten jobs and safety on the railways. Read more »
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