Discussion & Debate

Socialism, Democracy, and the Break-up of Britain

Len Arthur and Craig Lewis write: This article is a contribution to the on-going debate in Left Unity concerning socialism, democracy and how socialists should relate to independence movements. Read more »


Confessions of an anti-nationalist

David Landau writes: People yearn to belong. This may sound like pop psychology but it underpins the co-operative labour which makes surplus value, that forms the basis of working class solidarity Read more »


Whither Now?

Allan Todd writes: With Starmer seemingly-intent on moving the Labour Party back to some form of ‘Extreme Centre’ neoliberal B-liarism Read more »


London Rises for Palestine

Last Tuesday May 11 saw the largest pro-Palestine demonstration in years. Read more »


From Labour to Left Unity

Oliver Charleston writes: I was a member of the Labour Party from the rapid rise of Jeremy Corbyn in 2015 to the bitter end in 2020. Read more »


Wednesdays for Withdrawal?

Allan Todd writes: As this year’s May Day – also my birthday!! – approaches, I’m beginning to wonder exactly when the ‘Opposition’ parties will finally say: “Enough is enough!” Read more »


Campaign for Fare-Free Public Transport in Birmingham

As part of its carbon emission reduction agenda, the Climate Action Network West Midlands (CANWM) recently held a successful local and international meeting on the subject of introducing Fare-Free Public Transport (FFPT) Read more »


Kill the Bill 1974 to 2021: Birmingham action

Bob Whitehead reports: Fifty years ago, the Tory Government passed the Industrial Relations Act, a full-frontal attack on the trade union movement. However, it was met with mass resistance and defiance, including a mass strike and a mass demonstration in London. Read more »


Don’t let the pandemic provide cover for increased immigration controls

David Landau writes: Alarm bells started ringing as the Government and Labour Party opposition talked about ‘securing our borders’. Read more »


XR’s ‘Money Rebellion’ begins

Allan Todd reports: Twitterstorm Barclays: As a very welcome change from ‘Storm Christoph’, last Friday – 22 January – XR activists and supporters launched a massive Twitterstorm against Barclays Read more »



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Saturday 18th January: National March for Palestine

End the Genocide – Stop Arming Israel

Hands Off Lebanon – Don’t Attack Iran

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