TV review: ‘Defiance — Fighting the Far Right (1976-1981)’
Defiance is an inspiring and moving three-part documentary. It focuses on working-class community responses to the racist National Front (NF) in 1970s London and Bradford.
West London socialists discuss — ‘why do we say what we say?’
I always look forward to our weekly Socialist Party branch meetings. We catch up with other members, discuss the past week, and the plan for the next. We discuss a topic, with questions, discussion, and a reply, a great way to learn.
London Gaza Protests: More anger at Sunak and Starmer
The 13th national demo calling for a ceasefire, demanding that the UK stop arming Israel, took place in central London on 27 April. Thousands marched from Parliament Square to Hyde Park, saying: “Not in our name”.
Goldsmiths University announces redundancies
Goldsmiths University has announced mass redundancies which could see more than 130 staff lose their jobs. These cuts will hit departments including English and creative writing, Music, Sociology and arts, which could lead to a staffing reduction of 25% or more.
Back candidates that will actually fight for council housing
There are 63,000 Londoners in temporary accommodation. Labour Mayor of London Sadiq Khan’s housing strategy has started building 20,000 homes by 2024, far less than the 100,000 needed to keep up with demand.
Support for anti-war, anti-cuts, socialist election stand
The desire for an alternative to the pro-war parties is also reflected in the fact that many people signed our petitions calling for anti-war candidates.
Barnet Unison members push back Labour council strike-breakers
Barnet Unison has launched further strike action by its members working as mental health social workers. Outrageously, the Labour-controlled council intended to use agency labour in a strike-breaking move.
Anger at Sunak and Starmer on London Gaza demo
The UN Security Council has voted in favour of an immediate ceasefire, but the Israeli state’s attacks on Gaza continue. Thousands attended a protest again in central London on 30 March.
Thames Water crisis: We need socialist nationalisation
The crisis-ridden saga of Thames Water continues. Recent news suggests that a promised £3 billion of further investment into the company may be withheld, threatening the possibility that it will be unable to continue operating.
End the cost-of-living nightmare
London is falling apart at the seams. 32% of us are living in mouldy homes. Almost ¼ of us are living in poverty. We commute on a crumbling tube network and many of us struggle to get by.